When a couple is unable to conceive, attention is often focused on the woman. However, the reality is very different: male factors are involved in approximately 30 per cent of infertility cases. For this reason, in assisted reproduction, both partners should always be...
There are phrases that stay with you forever. And there are stories that begin with fear… but end with life. This is one of them. A diagnosis that changed everything In 2017, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition that completely changed the course of...
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can compromise fertility and significantly impair a woman's quality of life. It is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 10 women, yet it remains an underdiagnosed disease. 14 March, World Endometriosis Day,...
Sperm quality does not depend solely on its motility or external appearance. One of the most important, and often unknown, factors in male fertility is sperm DNA fragmentation, i.e. the degree of damage to the genetic material of the sperm. When this fragmentation is...
Talking about egg donation is not just talking about a medical treatment. It is talking about important decisions, changing expectations, intense emotions... and, above all, hope. Many women and couples come to egg donation after a long journey, sometimes full of...
The frozen embryo transfer is a fundamental treatment in assisted reproduction and is a common part of many in vitro fertilisation (IVF) processes, both with the patient's own oocytes and with egg donation. Thanks to the vitrification technique (ultra-rapid freezing...
At the Gutenberg Centre Reproduction Unit, your first fertility consultation is free and lasts approximately one hour. During this time, one of our specialist doctors will thoroughly examine your case in order to offer you a clear diagnosis and a personalised...
More than 40 years ago, the main objective of assisted reproduction was to achieve the much-desired pregnancy, often without considering the risks of multiple pregnancies. To increase the chances of success, it was common to transfer two, three or even four embryos in...
What is reproductive health and how can you take care of it naturally? Reproductive health is an essential part of each person's overall well-being and sexual and reproductive health. Understanding what reproductive health is is the first step towards taking care of...
Hopefully all of them: a story of hope in assisted reproduction at URE Today we want to share a very special story. A patient wanted to recount her experience with assisted reproduction at URE Centro Gutenberg with a message full of encouragement for all of you who...
When a couple is unable to conceive, attention is often focused on the woman. However, the reality is very different: male factors are involved in approximately 30 per cent of infertility cases. For this reason, in assisted reproduction, both partners should always be...
There are phrases that stay with you forever. And there are stories that begin with fear… but end with life. This is one of them. A diagnosis that changed everything In 2017, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition that completely changed the course of...
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can compromise fertility and significantly impair a woman's quality of life. It is estimated to affect approximately 1 in 10 women, yet it remains an underdiagnosed disease. 14 March, World Endometriosis Day,...
