Does being overweight affect fertility?
Overweight and fertility
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Author: Dexeus Mujer
Freezing your eggs: What no one tells you
Egg freezing has seen a sharp rise in demand in recent years. Yet, it remains a rarely discussed topic, with limited information available. Women who have decided to go through with egg freezing rarely share their experience, while those not planning to have children in the near future often don’t ask about it. As a result, many women are postponing motherhood without a clear understanding of what their future chances of having children might be – even though it is relatively easy to find out. A simple blood test can determine your levels of a hormone called anti-Müllerian hormone...
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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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