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The contraceptive injection is an injectable hormonal method of contraception, very effective if given at the right time. Injectable contraceptives also have a number of other benefits, but their use must be indicated by a physician who evaluates that it is the most appropriate contraceptive method for the woman. Read more

Cervical dysplasia is the appearance of morphologically abnormal cells in the cervix. This type of condition is treated differently depending on the degree of evolution it presents. In addition, this type of lesion does not necessarily prevent pregnancy. Read more

BrudyFertilAOX is an antioxidant that facilitates the achievement of pregnancy. It contains fatty acids (DHA), minerals (zinc, selenium) and vitamins. Read more

Menstrual clots are normal in many women, especially in the first days of menstruation when there is more bleeding. However, if the clots are of considerable size, frequent or if they are accompanied by symptoms such as heavy bleeding or menstrual pain, a specialist should be consulted. Read more

Considering using donor sperm? Here you will find useful tips for finding and choosing a sperm bank and a sperm donor by race, blood type, education, etc. Read more

Some complications may arise during pregnancy, due to problems that arise from the gestation itself or due to an aggravation of a previous disease of the woman. For this reason, the woman should attend all prenatal check-ups and even consult a specialist before conceiving. Read more

Gonadotropins are hormones secreted by the pituitary gland after the stimulation of GnRH pulses. Gonadotropins are produced by men and women and they regulate the reproductive cycle in both cases, although they do not have the same levels of gonadotropins and the actions regulated are different in each case. There are three types of gonadotropic hormones: FSH, LH, and hCG. Read more

Cervical cauterization is a simple procedure to treat certain lesions in the cervix. However, this technique is not always indicated, as the cauterized tissue cannot be sent for analysis. In addition, subsequent follow-up is very important to verify that the lesion has been removed. Read more

The Eeva test is a new embryo selection method that helps embryologists to select the best embryo for transfer. It is based on taking photographs up to day 3 of development by time-lapse and on an algorithm that predicts embryo viability according to the time of the first cell divisions. Read more

Obesity in pregnant women increases the risk of several obstetric complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and miscarriage. Having a high BMI increases the risk of miscarriage, whether the pregnancy was achieved naturally or by assisted reproductive techniques. Read more

We always think of testosterone as the male hormone, but it is also an important hormone for women's health. However, there is controversy about the effects of testosterone and its normal levels for each age range in women, so more research is needed. Read more

The sperm donation process lasts approximately 6 months: once the donor has passed all the screening tests, the donor must attend his weekly visits, with a sexual abstinence of 2-7 days and ejaculate in a sterile jar. Subsequently, the sample will be analyzed and frozen in the laboratory. Read more