How does low testosterone affect male fertility?

Testosterone is the best-known of the male sex hormones. It is widely recognized for being associated with the production of sperm, as well as muscle mass, bone development and sex drive. Low testosterone can therefore have a negative effect on all these characteristics. However, although the role of testosterone in sperm production is important, low...

Implantation failure and endometrial receptivity: myths and realities

The endometrium and the embryo both play a fundamental role in the gestation process. At the 38th Congress of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), IVIRMA Chief Scientific Officer Juan Antonio García Velasco and IVI Vigo Chief Medical Officer Elkin Muñoz examine the role of the endometrium and the embryo in recurrent...

Artificial Intelligence enables embryo selection with 90% accuracy

This is not the first time we have discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence in reproductive medicine. Through several studies, IVI has contributed to the development of this ground-breaking tool in embryo selection. Within the framework of the 38th Congress of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), we would now like to...

Does male fertility decline with age?

The age-related decline in fertility for women is very well known, as well as the fact that after menopause, women’s fertility comes to an abrupt halt. But what about men? There are plenty of anecdotes about men fathering children into their 70s and even their 80s. We may have the impression that men stay fertile...

CoQ10 for egg quality

It’s well known that good nutrition is one of the most important health factors to support fertility. It’s also common knowledge that some nutritional supplements, such as folic acid, are essential to protect the embryo at early stages of its development. But it’s only just starting to emerge that some lesser-known nutrients can actually improve...

Signs of high fertility

When you are trying to conceive, it’s natural to want to know firstly whether you are fertile. Secondly, you wonder when is the best time for sex in order to become pregnant. There are lots of ways to detect signs of high fertility in a woman. Some of them involve testing kits, for example, the...