In assisted reproduction treatment there are two fundamental objectives in order to achieve a pregnancy which will go on to develop correctly. The first objective is to have at least one embryo for the embryo transfer, and the second is to help the female achieve...
Frequently asked questions: fertility and assisted reproduction
Ovarian stimulation in assisted reproduction
We answer your most frequently asked questions! It is completely normal to feel confused about certain concepts related to assisted reproduction treatment. One of these is the ovarian stimulation which is a process that tends to make our patients worry and have lots...
I can’t get pregnant. What should I do?
You have decided it is time to grow your family so you start trying to conceive. The months go by but you haven’t gotten pregnant yet. So you think: I can’t get pregnant. What should I do? It is true that some women manage to conceive relatively quickly, but this is...
How to plan IVF treatment from abroad
One of the main questions we receive when a patient is planning on undergoing in vitro fertilisation treatment in another country is how long they’ll need to be away from home. The other question, obviously, is what country and what assisted reproduction clinic to go...
Recommendations following an embryo transfer
In Vitro Fertilization treatment involves several steps: first, a preparation phase and testing carried out on the female and her partner, then the ovarian stimulation followed by the egg collection, insemination of the eggs (generally using ICSI), embryo culture, and...
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF): Common Questions About This Assisted Reproduction Treatment
Are you undergoing assisted reproduction treatment such as artificial insemination or in vitro fertilisation? Or maybe you will be soon? If this is the case, there are surely a thousand questions running through your head which you forgot to consult with your doctor....
Why to transfer just one embryo in assisted reproduction treatment
Everything you need to know about embryo transfer.
Artificial insemination: frequently asked questions about this assisted reproduction treatment
Artificial insemination is one of the assisted reproduction treatments we perform at our fertility clinic in Spain. It is a minimally invasive treatment we recommend to patients with unexplained infertility, meaning patients whose fertility test results have come back...
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...
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What does an initial fertility consultation involve?
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...
The impact of infertility on couples
At present, 17.5 % of couples worldwide are dealing with impact of infertility. In Spain, one in every five couples is struggling with fertility issues, and about 56 % of those one in five couples have started to undergo assisted reproduction treatment. ...











