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Which Methods Are Used to Assess Sperm Vitality?
The determination of live and dead spermatozoa (vitality index) is made when the percentage of immotile spermatozoa in the spermogram is high. Read more
Fertility treatments for couples: how to achieve pregnancy?
Each couple is different and, therefore, assisted reproduction treatments are not universal or the same for all patients. In each fertility treatment, a personalized diagnosis and follow-up is performed to increase the chances of success and achieve the ultimate goal: pregnancy. Read more
IVF or ICSI: What is the difference? Which is better?
The conventional IVF technique and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) have certain differences, although both are in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques. Each of these techniques is characterized by the way in which it promotes fertilization of the egg by the sperm. Read more
What is meant by egg vitrification and what are its advantages?
Vitrification or "freezing" of eggs is the assisted reproduction technique that allows preserving a woman's fertility until the moment she wishes to become a mother. In this way, the eggs remain vitrified in liquid nitrogen at -196ºC until the woman decides to use them to become pregnant. Read more
What Are Your Chances of Pregnancy After Tubal Ligation?
Tubal ligation is a permanent contraceptive method. Therefore, women wishing to undergo this intervention are recommended to be completely sure that they do not want to have more children. Read more
What Is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)? - Process, Cost & Success Rates
In vitro fertilization or IVF is a widely used assisted reproduction technique that allows couples with infertility problems to achieve pregnancy. It is a technique in which the woman's eggs are extracted by follicular puncture to be fertilized in the laboratory with the man's sperm. Read more
What Are the Steps of Fertilization in Humans?
Fertilization of the egg is essential for pregnancy to occur. The union of the egg and sperm can occur naturally in the fallopian tubes or in vitro in the laboratory. Once the egg is fertilized, the zygote is formed, which will divide and move until it reaches the uterus. Read more
What is embryo biopsy and how is it done step by step?
Embryo biopsy is the procedure by which one or more cells are removed from an embryo in order to analyze its DNA. If the embryos are genetically healthy, they can be transferred. On the other hand, genetically altered embryos will be discarded. Read more
Uterine receptivity as a cause of sterility and solutions
Endometrial receptivity refers to the capacity of the uterus at a given moment of the menstrual cycle for the embryo to interact with it, implant and give rise to pregnancy. Low uterine receptivity, therefore, is a cause of female infertility. Read more
Midwest Centre for Reproductive Health
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The Midwest Centre for Reproductive health is a fertility clinic based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. They offer several reproductive techniques including AI, IVF, fertility testing and egg and sperm donation. Read more
Semen Quality : What Is Measured And What Can Be Done To Improve It?
For men with semen alterations, there are several treatment options, which means that even with these alterations, pregnancy is achievable. Read more
What Is Multiple Ovulation? Definition & Causes
Some women may release more than one egg during the same menstrual cycle, a phenomenon known as multiple ovulation or superovulation. Women who experience multiple ovulation in their menstrual cycles have the same symptoms as women with single ovulation. Read more
