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Female infertility: conditions and diseases that can cause it
Infertility is steadily rising in our society. According to recent data published by the Spanish Fertility Society, infertility currently affects one in every five couples, and it is estimated that by 2020 it will affect one in every four. When we talk about the...
Endometriosis and fertility: everything you need to know if you want to become a mother
Painful periods, fatigue, discomfort during intercourse… Do you experience these symptoms? They could be indicators of one of the most common female disorders that can lead to infertility in many cases: endometriosis. Endometriosis is a benign medical condition which...
Males DO matter when it comes to fertility. A lot
For a number of years, Assisted Reproduction Techniques have formed part of our daily lives as another way to have children and build a family. Assisted reproduction techniques have made it possible for males with severe sperm disorders, who in many cases would have...
What is embryo donation or embryo adoption?
Embryo donation or embryo adoption is one of the assisted reproduction treatments we perform at URE Centro Gutenberg which offers the best chances for achieving a successful pregnancy to the women and couples who opt for this type of treatment. What does embryo...
How can I become a mother if I don´t have partner?
In recent years, motherhood has been seen in a more liberal way and has also been breaking old taboos, a question that many women ask themselves is “How can I become a mother if I don´t have partner?” It is undoubtedly one of the most important changes in the growing...
Habits that have a negative impact on your fertility: avoid them if you want to become a mom
There are many different reasons why a couple may have difficulties conceiving naturally. Aside from several illnesses and pathologies that can be the cause, we’ve also found that there are certain habits that have adverse effects on fertility and which you should...
Same-sex female couples: How can two moms start a family?
It is clear that assisted reproduction techniques have revolutionised reproductive medicine, as demonstrated by both the Nobel Prize awarded to Robert Edwards for the birth of the world’s first test‑tube baby in 1978, as well as the more than 8 million children...
Premature menopause and how it’s related to female infertility
Today at our fertility clinic in Spain we want to talk to you about menopause and, more specifically, premature menopause. About how it affects women and infertility, and what assisted reproduction treatments exist in these cases. As you already know, a female’s...
Egg freezing: frequently asked questions about this assisted reproduction treatment
Vitrification is a rapid freezing technique for eggs and embryos. It involves subjecting them to a sudden drop in temperature, to negative 196 degrees Celsius, in a liquid nitrogen tank. With this freezing technique no damage is caused to the egg or the cells of the...
Preservation of Female Fertility: Common Questions
Preservation of fertility is a topic of growing concern for an increasing number of women in our society. For this reason, in this article our intention is to raise awareness among our youngest readers, as there are unfortunately still many women who do not understand...