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5 Tools for Facing Infertility
From a psychosocial point of view, learning to manage emotions is one of the keys to facing infertility in a healthy way. Emotions build in intensity over the course of Assisted Reproduction Treatments (ART), especially when the desired outcome of getting pregnant...
Diagnostic hysteroscopy in assisted reproduction
A hysteroscopy is one of the tests we use in assisted reproduction clinics to examine the uterine cavity and diagnose fertility issues when necessary. Maybe you’ve heard of this diagnostic test but you’re not quite sure what it involves. That’s why in this article we...
The male fertility study: what is it?
As we’ve mentioned on other occasions, the male partner also plays a fundamental role in assisted reproduction as having children obviously requires two people. That’s why today we want to talk to you about what the male fertility study is and what tests are included...
What is an ectopic pregnancy and what does it have to do with assisted reproduction
There is some terminology in assisted reproduction that is used pretty frequently. At our fertility clinic in Spain we make every effort to clarify all these concepts for our patients, as you can see by looking through our blog. Today we’d like to talk to you about...
Isthmocele and secondary infertility
In assisted reproduction we talk about secondary infertility when a couple has already had one child but is now struggling to conceive a second child after a year of unprotected intercourse. There may be many reasons why a couple is suffering from secondary...
Ovulation: why it’s important to know when it takes place in assisted reproduction
If you’re trying to get pregnant, one of the first things you should determine is when ovulation is taking place so that you can calculate your fertile days. Perhaps you’ve heard of the “fertile window” or the “fertility window”? However, not all moms‑to‑be fully...
Ovitrelle and Ovidrelle: what are they and what are they used for in assisted reproduction?
Ovitrelle/Ovidrelle are hormones called chorionic gonadotropins (HCG) which we use in assisted reproduction treatment to trigger ovulation. What is Ovitrelle/Ovidrelle based on? The menstrual cycle, follicle development and ovulation are all regulated by the...