How do hormones control the menstrual cycle? The menstrual cycle is regulated by an interaction between reproductive hormones: LH, FSH, estradiol, and progesterone. This process results in follicular growth, ovulation, and the formation of the corpus luteum. If there is no pregnancy, the decrease in progesterone levels leads to the shedding of the endometrial lining… View Article
At the 39th edition of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Congress, we presented new research focused on diagnosing endometria with good and poor prognosis. This is now possible through the combination of Artificial Intelligence algorithms and transcriptomics. What role does the endometrium play in carrying a pregnancy to term? Infertility is… View Article
One of the studies presented in the current edition of ESHRE shows a new protocol for frozen embryo transfer (FET). This advancement allows for greater flexibility in the timing of the transfer, with a window of almost 7 days, without compromising treatment outcomes. Scheduled embryo transfer At IVI, we always advocate for applying personalized reproductive… View Article
This study, conducted by the IVI Foundation and presented at the 39th Congress of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), analyzed the presence of non-essential trace elements in follicular fluid, plasma, and urine on both the day of ovarian puncture and embryo transfer. Thanks to this study, we now know that poorer… View Article
One of the most emotional moments of pregnancy undoubtedly is the first ultrasound. The first image of the embryo in the mother’s uterus, during the early weeks of gestation, is a unique experience for the expectant parents. The emotional impact is possibly even greater in the case of pregnancies achieved through IVF. The first ultrasound… View Article
The preservation of fertility through freezing eggs or freezing embryos has, over the past couple of decades, become one of the normal choices that women can make. It’s no longer news that a frozen embryo or egg remains the same ‘age’ as it was when it was frozen. This allows women to press pause on… View Article
We talk about menopause when a woman reaches the end of her reproductive age. Menstrual cycles no longer occur, ovulation ceases, and therefore, women become infertile. However, today we pose a question: Can you become a mother during menopause? Assisted reproductive treatments make this possible. We will discuss this in depth in the blog, where… View Article
Sustainability at IVI has always been one of our priotities. In the past month of April, the 10th IVIRMA Congress took place in Malaga. It’s a globally recognized event in the field of assisted reproduction. Over several sessions, more than 1,500 attendees became acquainted with the future pillars of reproductive medicine. The whole event was… View Article
smAccording to the 2019 European Health Survey, 25% of European adults smoke regularly. What is striking is that 2% regularly use electronic nicotine delivery systems. We are facing a growing trend, especially amongst young people. May 31st is World No Tobacco Day, and that’s why we want to analyze whether these electronic cigarettes are really… View Article
Premature ovarian failure, also called primary ovarian insufficiency, occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of 40. When this happens, the ovaries do not produce normal amounts of estrogen or ovulate regularly. This condition affects 1% of women under 40 in Europe and is often a cause of infertility. Today on our… View Article