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What’s the earliest you can take a pregnancy test? This is the first question many of our patients ask after blastocyst transfer, the culmination of the IVF treatment cycle. It’s completely understandable. After all, our patients have gone through a lot, emotionally and physically, to reach this stage. However, there are a few factors that make… View Article

Endometriosis and pregnancy is the focus of one of the studies presented by IVI at the 81st Congress of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in San Antonio, Texas. A team of researchers from the IVI Foundation and the Health Research Institute La Fe (IIS La Fe) has identified alterations in the uterine tissue… View Article

Biomedical research is making significant strides through the use of organoids in the laboratory. These three-dimensional structures, developed from cells, mimic the function of the organs or tissues they represent. This allows researchers to study how tissues respond to specific treatments in a highly accurate way—an approach that is increasingly being applied to clinical care…. View Article

We’re celebrating 35 years of helping thousands of patients make their dream of building a family come true. Also accompanying them through every step of the process, offering support, trust, and care. These 35 years have been marked by our commitment to science and innovation—but above all, to our patients. That’s why we wanted to… View Article

Sperm DNA refers to the genetic material contained within sperm cells, which is essential for fertilization and the normal development of the embryo. DNA fragmentation in sperm can negatively impact male fertility, reducing the chances of achieving a successful pregnancy. Is there a link between male infertility and sperm DNA fragmentation? The answer is yes…. View Article

Is there a dominant follicle ovary ? In the human reproductive system, the ovaries contain thousands of primordial undeveloped follicles. Each one of them has the potential to develop into an egg which through the ovulation, but very few do. The one, or occasionally two, which make it to maturity each month will have become… View Article

Hysterosalpingogram, also known as hysterosalpingography, is a gynecological imaging test used to evaluate the uterus and fallopian tubes with the help of contrast material. It is common in fertility evaluations to detect possible blockages or abnormalities that could hinder conception. The procedure is like a routine gynecological exam and does not require hospitalization. How should… View Article

There is no scientific evidence suggesting that mud itself affects male fertility. However, contact with certain environmental contaminants—such as heavy metals that may be present in mud—can have negative effects on sperm quality. What Is Mudding or Mud Bathing? Mudding is a relaxing activity that offers several benefits thanks to the minerals present in the… View Article

11Yes, you can get pregnant after ovulation, but only for a short time. You are more likely to get pregnant if you have sex before ovulation. This might be contrary to the picture you had in your mind of a passive egg ‘waiting’ to be fertilised by a sperm. More often it’s the other way… View Article