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Does being overweight affect fertility?

May 15, 2025 | 0 |

Overweight and fertility

Freezing your eggs: What no one tells you

Apr 23, 2025 | 0 |

Egg freezing has seen a sharp rise in demand in recent years. Yet, it remains a rarely discussed...

Endometriosis: 6 tips to improve your quality of life

Mar 12, 2025 | 0 |

Living with endometriosis is not always easy, as this condition often causes pain and...

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

Jan 24, 2025 | 0 |

If you have undergone a fertility treatment – or are currently undergoing one – you probably know...

2025 Humanitarian Project in Cameroon: Help us make it happen!

Jan 14, 2025 | 0 |

On 26 January 2025, a team of gynaecologists from Dexeus will once again set off on a humanitarian...

When are you ‘too old’ to be a mother?

Dec 18, 2024 | 0 |

For some years now, we are no longer surprised — or at least less surprised — by the news of women...

Do fibroids affect fertility?

Oct 23, 2024 | 0 |

Fibroids are growths made up of muscle tissue that develop in the uterus. They affect 1 in 5 women...

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

Sep 18, 2024 | 0 |

Male infertility is rarely discussed in society. This is partly because it is still somewhat of a...

Your First IVF: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions

Sep 10, 2024 | 0 |

[If you’ve decided to start IVF treatment, it’s only natural to wonder how long the process will...

What will my egg donor be like?

Jul 31, 2024 | 0 |

Although hardly anyone would openly admit it, all women who have to rely on egg donation want to...

40 years of celebrating life

Jul 10, 2024 | 0 |

On 12 July, we celebrated the 40th birthday of Victoria Anna, the first person conceived through...

Sex after embryo transfer: yes or no

Jun 5, 2024 | 0 |

If you are undergoing a fertility treatment, you have probably asked yourself this question. The...

How do environmental pollutants affect fertility?

May 15, 2024 | 0 |

You have probably heard of endocrine disruptors. This is the name given to a group of chemicals...

Nutrition and fertility: tips for a healthier diet

Apr 17, 2024 | 0 |

Although there is no evidence of a clear link between nutrition and fertility, it is known that...

Are you scheduled for an egg retrieval?

Mar 26, 2024 | 0 |

If you have a scheduled egg retrieval, you are probably a little nervous. Rest assured, it is a...

How to prevent infertility from damaging your couple’s relationship

Mar 14, 2024 | 0 |

If you have a partner, parenthood should be a shared project, although in practice this is not...

How many attempts does it take to get pregnant?

Feb 12, 2024 | 0 |

All patients are concerned about the duration of fertility treatments, because the longer they...

Recurrent pregnancy loss: what steps should be taken?

Jan 16, 2024 | 0 |

Pregnancy loss is quite common. It is estimated that about 10% to 20% of pregnancies end in...

How does polycystic ovary syndrome affect fertility?

Dec 20, 2023 | 0 |

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not a fertility problem per se, but it can lead to irregular...

Feeling nervous about your embryo transfer? Here are some before and after tips

Oct 31, 2023 | 0 |

The day of the embryo transfer is a key moment in an IVF treatment process. We look forward to it...

Implantation failure: what it is and what it is not

Oct 4, 2023 | 0 |

After the transfer of an embryo, it may manage to implant in the uterus and lead to a successful...

After a failed fertility treatment, when is it advisable to try again?

Sep 27, 2023 | 0 |

When a fertility treatment fails, we ask ourselves the following questions: what went wrong? When...

Thyroid problems: do they affect fertility?

Aug 23, 2023 | 0 |

Thyroid problems are very common. However, they are little known by most people and can go...

Reciprocal IVF: everything you need to know

Jun 28, 2023 | 0 |

If you are thinking of becoming a couple of mothers, the Reciprocal IVF method (also Reception of...

Fertility checklist

Jun 14, 2023 | 0 |

Most women take their fertility for granted from the moment they get their first period. But...

Why can’t I get pregnant again?

May 15, 2023 | 0 |

It is a known fact that there are people who have fertility problems and that, in 2 out of 3...

What if i don’t respond well to ovarian stimulation?

Apr 19, 2023 | 0 |

Ovarian stimulation treatments aim to ensure that multiple follicles develop instead of just one...

The mosaic embryo dilemma

Mar 20, 2023 | 0 |

If you have never heard of mosaic embryos, this term may come as a bit of a surprise. They are...

How does smoking affect fertility?

Feb 16, 2023 | 0 |

We play it down because it is a subject on which there is not much information and because despite...

Ovarian ageing: 5 interesting facts

Jan 19, 2023 | 0 |

We all worry about our first wrinkles and our first grey hairs, but we rarely ask ourselves how...

Implantation bleeding or period bleeding? 5 basic differences

Nov 16, 2022 | 0 |

After the embryo transfer or during the first weeks of pregnancy, you may experience light...

Fertile days: myths and truths

Sep 22, 2022 | 0 |

If you are trying to get pregnant, it is essential that you know when your most fertile days are....

“Thanks to embryo donation, Biel is here”

Aug 25, 2022 | 0 |

Embryo donation is a not very well-known fertility treatment. It consists in transferring to the...

Conceiving with endometriosis: Will I need fertility treatment?

Jul 28, 2022 | 0 |

If you have endometriosis and are thinking about becoming a mother in the short or long term, you...

Can genetic abnormalities be avoided?

Jun 27, 2022 | 0 |

Whether you are trying to get pregnant or wish to undergo a fertility treatment, you should know...

How are embryos, oocytes and sperm samples identified in the lab?

May 26, 2022 | 0 |

We have all seen it happen in the movies, but biological material getting mixed up is not...

Do you need a sperm donor? Here is what you should know

Apr 19, 2022 | 0 |

If you want to become a mother and you need to undergo a fertility treatment with donor sperm, you...

LGBTQI+ reproductive rights: Spain, far ahead of Europe

Mar 14, 2022 | 0 |

This may come as a surprise to you, but although Europe is considered a model for the recognition...

Do you know how the ovarian reserve is measured?

Feb 8, 2022 | 0 |

Maybe you do, or maybe you don’t. But, in any case, it is a subject that you —and all women—...

Here is how we take care of your frozen embryos

Dec 29, 2021 | 0 |

If you have frozen embryos, surely you would like to be able to watch through a peephole how they...

How to deal with an unsuccessful fertility treatment

Dec 13, 2021 | 0 |

Assisted reproduction treatments have high success rates, but these rates are only statistical...

Can eggs be rejuvenated?

Oct 6, 2021 | 0 |

It is well known that time affects the quality of our eggs and that their number naturally...

Success rates in assisted reproduction treatment: What are they and what do they mean?

Oct 4, 2021 | 0 |

Success rates are percentages that show the chances of getting a pregnancy offered by different...

Embryo donation answers to frequent questions

Sep 9, 2021 | 0 |

The reception of donated embryos is an assisted reproduction treatment that has many advantages:...

One, two or three? How many embryos to transfer back in the womb?

Jul 21, 2021 | 0 |

Have you been through IVF or offered fertility treatment? Are you worried about having twins? Have...

Fertility: 5 reasons to get a check-up

Jun 2, 2021 | 0 |

If motherhood is not in your short-term plans, it is likely that you have not considered having...

Artificial insemination: is it worth trying?

Apr 12, 2021 | 0 |

If you are young and do not have a male partner, but want to be a mother, you may wonder if...

Endometriosis and fertility: answers to 10 frequent questions

Mar 19, 2021 | 0 |

For many women, endometriosis is a little-known disease, which they have never, or almost never...

Preserving fertility: 5 reasons not to wait

Jan 25, 2021 | 0 |

If you are about to turn 35 and want to have children, but for the moment you are not considering...

Psychological support in times of COVID-19

Dec 16, 2020 | 0 |

If you had to postpone your maternity plans or stop a reproductive treatment due to the pandemic,...

Can I travel to Spain for a reproduction treatment?

Nov 18, 2020 | 0 |

If you want to be a mother and would like to come to our centre for an assisted reproduction...

First fertility consultation: what to know and ask

Oct 5, 2020 | 0 |

Whether you have been trying to get pregnant for a while without succeeding, or if you just go to...

Do you need an egg donation to become a mother?

Jun 10, 2020 | 0 |

Practical guide to choosing centre and treatment Turning to an egg donor is a necessary and a more...

Assisted Reproduction during the pandemic

May 6, 2020 | 0 |

GUIDE FOR ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PATIENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC A few days ago, the Spanish Ministry...

The importance of maintaining a good psychological balance during assisted reproduction treatments

Mar 5, 2020 | 0 |

An assisted reproduction treatment can be a difficult and stressful experience. In this post,...

Male infertility: what solutions are there?

Jan 9, 2020 | 0 |

They may not have the biological clock pressure, but they are also affected, in the same way, by...

8 curious facts about human embryos

Nov 11, 2019 | 0 |

If you have not studied biology, it is likely that you only remember some of the basic notions you...

My Family

Oct 25, 2019 | 4 |

When you conceive a child through an assisted reproduction treatment with donated gametes...

Does sport improve fertility?

Jul 22, 2019 | 0 |

Contrary to what is believed, being fit or having a good physical appearance does not necessarily...

Anna’s story

Jul 13, 2019 | 0 |

When I was 43 years old a doctor from the International Department of Dexeus Mujer...

STORIES TO TELL: a space for you

Jun 28, 2019 | 0 |

You have fulfilled with us your dream to be mother and you would like to tell us how you...

Clear up any doubts about egg donation

Jun 7, 2019 | 3 |

If you want to be mother and you’ve been advised to go for an egg donation treatment, or if you...

Low ovarian reserve: 10 data that interest you

Apr 24, 2019 | 0 |

If you are trying to get pregnant and you have been diagnosed with a low ovarian reserve, it is...

What do you know about Polycystic ovary syndrome?

Apr 10, 2019 | 0 |

We’re sure that this is not the first time you hear this expression! But do you know exactly what...

What if I can’t have children with my own ovules?

Jan 16, 2019 | 0 |

Doubts are completely normal. And they usually go together with other emotions: sadness,...

Diet and fertility: does it really work?

Dec 5, 2018 | 0 |

It is proved that a healthy lifestyle can contribute to ameliorate our general health, but...

What you should not ask anyone with fertility problems

Oct 24, 2018 | 0 |

Often, due to ignorance or overconfidence, we make uncomfortable comments or questions, without...

Egg freezing: 8 things you should know

Sep 12, 2018 | 0 |

What you need to know before freezing your eggs Even though more and more women are deciding to...

For mothers aged 40 or over: what you need to know

Jul 18, 2018 | 0 |

Motherhood after age 40: probabilities and risks It can be done. But if you decide to start a...

Are you ready for IVF?

Jul 11, 2018 | 0 |

ANSWERS TO SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT IVF It’s normal to be a bit nervous when starting IVF...

Testimonial patient affected by endometriosis

Mar 22, 2018 | 0 |

Amanda’s testimonial, a Dexeus Mujer patient who had an endometriosis operation by doctor...

What are the chances of your child being born with a rare disease?

Feb 28, 2018 | 0 |

Dexeus Mujer offers its patients a genetic test to detect the most common hereditary diseases...

Assisted reproduction: new research

Feb 12, 2018 | 0 |

Dexeus Mujer promotes research to improve infertility options Female infertility can have a number...

When is the best time to become a mother?

Feb 7, 2018 | 0 |

Postponing motherhood with egg freezing This is what actress Eva Longoria did and she has just...

Interview with Dr Nikolaos Polyzos “We strive to find solutions for difficult cases”

Jan 24, 2018 | 0 |

Dr. Nikolaos Polyzos, clinical and scientific director at the Reproductive Medicine Unit at Dexeus...

What if menopause presents prematurely…?

Jan 10, 2018 | 0 |

Early menopause: causes and useful tips In some women, the ovaries cease to function before they...

Myths and facts about fertility

Jan 3, 2018 | 0 |

Can fertility be “boosted”? Experts recommend not spending too much time worrying...

Is sperm quality declining?

Nov 2, 2017 | 0 |

How is sperm quality assessed? Based on the standard values established by the World Health...

Becoming a father at 50: what’s the biological limit for men?

Sep 20, 2017 | 0 |

Due to their ability to continue producing new sperm, men remain fertile for longer than women....

Female infertility: the six most common problems

Apr 12, 2017 | 0 |

Nowadays, most fertility problems are due to the late age at which women decide to have children....

Endometriosis and fertility: FAQ

Mar 15, 2017 | 0 |

Delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis has caused many women with the condition to also develop...

When pregnancy does not happen

Jan 25, 2017 | 0 |

It is clear that we do need emotional support. But we find it hard to take the step of consulting...

How to survive “the beta wait”

Dec 14, 2016 | 0 |

Tips to make the “beta” wait more bearable The most important thing is to stay calm....

Embryo transfer: Why is one better than two?

Nov 9, 2016 | 0 |

Transferring a single embryo helps to prevent the risks of a multiple pregnancy The natural...

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