In vitro fertilisation (IVF) works just the same for lesbian couple IVF as for any other couple. The only slight difference is that, rather than donor sperm being an option, it is a necessity. When a lesbian couple embarks on the exciting journey of family building, there are plenty of options for fertility treatments that… View Article
Reciprocal IVF is an adaptation of the well-established IVF technique in which a woman’s eggs are retrieved, fertilised in the laboratory and one of the resulting embryos is transferred to her uterus. Reciprocal IVF is a method whereby a lesbian couple, or trans men who have functional female reproductive organs, can share parenthood. In essence… View Article
These days more and more people are aware that when a couple experiences problems with fertility, it’s equally likely to be an issue with the male or female partner. In fact, 30% of all cases of infertility come down to male factors, 30% female, with the remainder unexplained. Naturally, if you’ve been trying for a… View Article
We at IVI have a strong and ongoing commitment to help all individuals and couples achieve their family dreams. We support family diversity and we welcome the European Union’s first ever EU strategy, published in 2020, to achieve equality for the LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer) community. For many people in… View Article
When you’re trying to get pregnant, you’re sure to know roughly, if not exactly, when you are due to ovulate. You’re probably also already aware that the best time to conceive is the few days before, the day that you ovulate and the day after. This is because, odd as it may seem, sperm live… View Article
Treatment with growth factor rich plasma (GRP) is an adaptable procedure in the field of regenerative medicine. It is already used in various fields such as dentistry, traumatology, ophthalmology or cosmetic surgery, etc. Now IVI Regenerate is a new alternative used in reproductive medicine. “Growth factor rich plasma (GRP) has a positive effect in the… View Article
Motherhood is a desired and long-awaited moment for hundreds of women. But the reality is that for some it is a rocky road with obstacles along the way. Assisted reproduction is one of the most avant-garde fields of medicine, in which research and technology are at the service of our patients’ dreams. For this reason,… View Article
If there is one thing that defines us, it is the constant search for the best technologies and treatments. These allow us to be able to offer you the best possibilities in assisted reproduction treatments. This, together with the needs we observe among our patients, has led us to open our first Centre of Excellence… View Article
Once again, IVI wins the race against time, on this occasion using the DuoStim strategy. At the 37th annual ESHRE congress which this year for the second time, due to the health situation, is held on line, Dr María Cerrillo, a gynaecologist with IVI Madrid, presented the work titled “The DuoStim strategy shortens the time… View Article
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) approach to measure cell division activity associated with chromosomal status, is being presented these days at the 37th ESHRE. This year for the second time, due to the health situation, the ESHRE congress is taking place on line. The study presented by IVI is the latest work on applying Artificial… View Article
At IVI we are frequently asked questions about the differences between frozen and ‘fresh’ embryos as part of the process of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Patients want to know whether to expect the signs and symptoms of pregnancy following the transfer of a frozen embryo to be any different. In this IVI blog article, we… View Article
