Author: Dexeus Mujer

Endometriosis: 6 tips to improve your quality of life

Living with endometriosis is not always easy, as this condition often causes pain and inflammation, having both physical and emotional effects. Fortunately, there are medical treatments to help manage the pain. Additionally, adopting healthy habits in your daily life can contribute to greater well-being. In fact, ‘this is something that our patients are increasingly seeking advice on, and we strongly recommend it’, explains Dr. Núria Barbany, a gynaecologist specialising in endometriosis at Dexeus Mujer Physiotherapy, acupuncture, an anti-inflammatory diet, and mental health counselling are highly beneficial supportive practices. Moreover, ‘patients find it helpful to incorporate these practices alongside medical...

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What should I do with the embryos I won’t be able to use?

If  you have undergone a fertility treatment – or are currently undergoing one – you probably know that having multiple embryos can increase the chances of achieving a pregnancy. Therefore, having more than one embryo available is usually good news. However, the results of the treatment are not always predictable: you may conceive on the first cycle, you may need more than one or, in some cases, you may not achieve your desired goal. When the process ends – whether because you have had the number of children you wished for, have decided not to continue with further cycles,...

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Do fibroids affect fertility? 

Fibroids are growths made up of muscle tissue that develop in the uterus. They affect 1 in 5 women of reproductive age, so they are very common. Fibroids vary significantly in size — from as small as 5 mm to as large as 20 cm — although most do not exceed 4 or 5 cm. Furthermore, they can grow during a woman’s fertile years and usually shrink or disappear after menopause. The exact cause of fibroids is still unknown, but their growth is linked to oestrogen levels, and genetic factors may also play a role. Fibroids often go unnoticed...

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Male infertility: a taboo or a little-known issue? 

Male infertility is rarely discussed in society. This is partly because it is still somewhat of a taboo subject, but also because of a lack of knowledge about both its causes and effects. In fact, when a couple fails to conceive naturally, it is usually the woman who takes the first step to get tested. However, infertility affects both sexes equally.  At Dexeus Mujer, we have a unit specialising in male sexual and reproductive health and we offer heterosexual couples the option of a couple’s fertility assessment, which allows us to speed up the diagnosis when infertility problems are...

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Your First IVF: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions

[If you’ve decided to start IVF treatment, it’s only natural to wonder how long the process will take, how it might affect your sex life, or when you can try again if you don’t get pregnant on the first attempt. In this article, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions on the subject].  The first time you undergo IVF can feel like a leap into the unknown, so it’s natural to have doubts or feel a little insecure. If you’re about to start an IVF cycle and this sounds familiar, don’t worry—it’s perfectly normal. The most important...

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