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What Is Artificial Insemination (AI)? - Process, Cost & Types
Artificial insemination consists of introducing a capacitated semen sample into the uterus. It is a simple process and its price is 1000$-2500$, difference due to the fertility clinic and the origin of the sperm. Read more
What foods are the most recommended during pregnancy?
During pregnancy it is important to pay attention to nutrition, so that there is no deficit of any important nutrient for the mother and the baby, to keep weight gain under control within the recommended limits for pregnancy and because it can help to alleviate certain discomforts. Read more
What does the 19th week of pregnancy look like? How big is the baby?
The 19th week of pregnancy corresponds to the fifth month of gestation and, therefore, to the second trimester. The pregnant woman and the baby will undergo changes. The baby will measure about 13-15 cm and weigh about 200 grams, so its size is often compared to the size of a mango. Read more
What Diseases Are Associated with Oligospermia?
Oligospermia consists of a low concentration of sperm in the ejaculate. This seminal alteration usually occurs in the company of other pathologies in men, such as, for example, varicocele, hydrocele or cryptorchidism.
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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's the Difference Between Zygote, Embryo & Fetus?
Embryonic development consists of different stages. From fertilisation to birth we distinguish between zygote, embryo, foetus and baby. Specifically, the term embryo is used until the 8th week of gestation, after which it is called foetus until the baby is born. 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 Different Treatment Options for PCOS?
The treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS can be approached naturally, pharmacologically and even surgically (ovarian drilling or cuneiform resection). Following a balanced diet and practicing sports can help to lose weight, thus helping to regulate the menstrual cycle. Read more
The different grades of oligozoospermia: mild, moderate and severe
Oligospermia or oligozoospermia can be classified into three types based on the level of severity: mild, moderate, and severe. Read more
Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis - How Many Tests to Confirm Sterility?
After a vasectomy, various semen analyses are needed as a control to ensure the prodecure has worked and there are no sperm present in the semen. If after some time there are still sperm in the ejaculate, then it would mean that the vasectomy has not been successful. 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 Are Monogenic Disorders? - Classification & Most Common Types
Monogenic diseases are those caused by the mutation of a specific gene in an individual's genome. The inheritance of these genetic diseases can be dominant, recessive or linked to sex chromosomes. To prevent their transmission to offspring, it is possible to undergo IVF treatment with PGD. Read more
