There is much debate about the effectiveness of ejaculatory abstinence in sperm quality and its fertilizing ability, or its influence on embryo quality. Recent studies concluded that short periods of abstinence were beneficial to prevent loss of motility and increased DNA fragmentation in sperm. In this context, at the 40th edition of the European Society… View Article
Artificial Intelligence continues to break new ground. In recent years, this scientific discipline has improved various aspects of our lives. In medicine, specifically in Assisted Reproduction, it has led to significant advances that directly impact the outcomes for patients who trust IVI to fulfill their desire to become parents. Success rates have notably improved with… View Article
Exercise during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do, along with a healthy diet, to give yourself the best chance of a trouble-free pregnancy and birth. The benefits of prenatal exercise include both the mother and the developing baby. Today we speak about Yoga vs. Pilates, which is the right option? In… View Article
Retroverted uterus: have you ever heard of this condition? For many women with a retroverted uterus, the ultrasound conducted as a normal part of pre-natal care is the first they become aware of it. It usually has no impact on your ability to conceive. You can expect a retroverted uterus pregnancy to proceed normally, just… View Article
Does Plan B affect fertility? We know for fact that there is a widespread use of the morning-after pill in Europe, although each country prescribes it differently. It was designed to operate as an emergency contraceptive, but many women have used it at some point, many of them at a young age. Today, we discuss… View Article
The prevalence of Crohn’s disease is increasing among the European population, although incidence rates vary by country, ranging from 0.5 to 10.6 cases per 100,000 people annually. Many individuals affected by Crohn’s are of reproductive age, so today we will discuss how Crohn’s disease can impact the chances of becoming pregnant or maintaining good semen… View Article
The two week wait is the period of time it takes from when a patient undergoes fertility treatment (either artificial insemination or in vitro fertilisation) until the day the treatment results are obtained. The result can be either positive or negative. This wait usually lasts from 9 to 14 days, depending on when the embryo… View Article
Sport and pregnancy may arise some doubts, even when undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. There are questions connected to pregnancy that any woman may have, and one of those is to do with the most suitable exercises. With a little forethought, it is possible to continue any sports and exercise that you enjoyed previously, and in… View Article
Sperm morphology is one of the parameters analyzed in a semen analysis to assess the state of male fertility. Studying sperm morphology involves analyzing the shape and size of spermatozoa. This article delves into what sperm morphology means, what the normal values are, what possible causes for abnormal values exist, and the available treatment options… View Article
As with many complex issues, the only truthful response to the question of whether or not you can get pregnant after ovarian cancer is: it depends. The main factors relate to the severity of the cancer and its subsequent treatment plan. This could involve chemotherapy and/or different types of surgery, with each of these circumstances putting a different angle on the possible solutions to pregnancy after cancer treatment.