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What alterations can occur in cervical mucus?
Cervical mucus is a secretion produced by the uterine cervix. This fluid presents variations that predict the time of ovulation. Alterations in the mucus can produce secondary infertility. In assisted reproduction, a poor mucus-sperm interaction can be solved by AI.
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What are the requirements for egg donation in Spain?
Egg donors must meet a series of requirements related to age, physical and mental health, as well as family history. In addition, information about the functionality of their reproductive system must be obtained prior to entering an egg donation program.
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When and how to say you are pregnant, is it necessary to wait?
You may have doubts about when to tell family and friends that you are pregnant. On the one hand, you and your partner are eager to tell family and friends the good news, but on the other hand, you've heard that it's best to wait until the first trimester is over. Why? Is it necessary to wait?
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How to care for baby's skin and what special care is required?
A baby's skin is thinner and more delicate than an adult's, so it requires special care. It is important to pay attention to bath time, hydration and diaper changes. Likewise, it is especially important to protect the baby from sun exposure.
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What Is PICSI or Physiological ICSI in IVF?
PICSI is a technique used in some centers to select the best spermatozoa, since only mature spermatozoa can be attached to the special plate used in this method. This plate contains a substance similar to hyaluronic acid.
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Recommendations for a first-time mother in pregnancy and postpartum
Having a first child is a very special moment, but it is true that there are many insecurities and fears in new parents. Therefore, it is important to remember that no one is born knowing and that, little by little, with practice and your own experience, you will gain the necessary security and confidence.
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What are the most frequent symptoms after an embryo transfer?
Symptoms after embryo transfer vary depending on the origin of the embryos: fresh, frozen or from ovodonation, as the treatment phases are different. Embryo transfer is normally painless, but may cause some discomfort from the procedure.
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Causes and treatments
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an inflammation that begins with the passage through the cervix of bacteria from the vagina or exogenous bacteria. Generally, PID is caused by bacteria that cause sexually transmitted infections. It must be treated, as it causes serious problems.
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How the ISCI procedure is performed - the treatment step by step
To perform an ICSI, it is necessary to follow a series of steps which range from controlled ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer o embryo vitrification.
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The Sixth Week Pregnancy: Embryo Evolution and Symptoms
During the sixth week of pregnancy, the most important organs begin to form in the embryo and its heart begins to beat.
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Timed intercourse: what it is, how it works and its results
Timed intercourse involves synchronising sexual intercourse with the woman's ovulation to increase the likelihood of pregnancy.. Scheduled intercourse is a simple procedure recommended as a first treatment for couples who have not been diagnosed with infertility or who have unexplained infertility.
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Health in pregnancy: nutrition, care and potential problems
For good health during pregnancy, it is important for women to attend all prenatal check-ups, take care of their diet and maintain proper hygiene, among many other recommendations.
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