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Semen preparation: science debunks a false belief about success
A recent clinical trial analyzes swim-up and density gradient techniques for semen preparation in artificial insemination treatments. We explain simply which method offers a higher probability of achieving a pregnancy and a live birth.
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Why does pain during sexual intercourse, or dyspareunia, occur?
Pain during sexual intercourse is known as dyspareunia. This problem is more common in women than in men and may be due to several causes. Find them out here.
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Clearing cervical mucus in IVF: Why this medical step is unnecessary
A recent randomized clinical trial evaluates whether the removal of cervical mucus prior to embryo transfer in ICSI cycles truly impacts gestational success. The results question routine protocols and open the debate on their real necessity in fertility treatments.
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IVF using donor sperm: the process, costs and its success rates
Sperm donor IVF is a fertility technique used in cases of severe male infertility, but also for women who wish to become single mothers by choice or for female couples. The procedure is the same as IVF with conjugal sperm, except that the sample comes from a sperm bank.
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PCOS and mental health: the impact on women's fertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) not only affects reproductive capacity but also has a profound psychological impact. We analyze recent findings on the high prevalence of anxiety and depression in PCOS patients and the importance of a comprehensive approach in fertility clinics.
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Male & Female Fertility Explained: What Factors Can Affect It?
Infertility in the couple is diagnosed after a year trying to conceive without success. It can be male or female infertility, or a combination of both.
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Diagnosis of endometriosis: analytical and imaging tests
Symptoms such as pelvic pain are not enough to determine the existence of endometriosis, but it is necessary to make a differential diagnosis with tests such as transvaginal ultrasound, blood tests or laparoscopy, among others.
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Advances in non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT)
Recent research analyzes the efficacy of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT) compared to traditional biopsy. Although it promises to be a safer alternative for the embryo by analyzing DNA in the culture medium, it still faces challenges such as maternal contamination for general clinical use.
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What is a testicular biopsy, and when is it performed? - Postoperative Care
A testicular biopsy involves removing testicular tissue for examination under a microscope. This simple, painless procedure serves a dual purpose: diagnostic and therapeutic, for the retrieval of sperm. There are two procedures, depending on the type of biopsy performed: TESE and TESA
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Toxoplasmosis: real impact on human sperm
A new study reveals that acute Toxoplasma gondii infection can severely alter the structure of human sperm, causing the loss of its head and damage to its energetic function. Discover the details of this research and its impact on male fertility.
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Can a Man with Azoospermia Get a Woman Pregnant?
Sperm aspiration, testicular biopsy, or sperm donation are the main options available for azoospermic males to be able to conceive.
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Nutrition and fertility: shortening the time to achieve pregnancy
An international study reveals that following a preconception dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits, and nuts can significantly reduce the time needed to achieve a pregnancy naturally, increasing the chances of conception in the first year.
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