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
The idea that there is any difference between the left and right ovary might come as a surprise to some. After all, it would be understandable to assume that, since we have two ovaries, the work of producing a mature egg each month would be distributed equally between the left and right ovary. But then… View Article
Prof. Antonio Pellicer, CEO of IVIRMA, heads the ranking of the best researchers in Spain in the category of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and in Reproductive Biology. This is reflected in the h-index, based on the scientific production with the greatest impact throughout the world. The truth is that Professor Pellicer has led this classification for… View Article
When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to understand the basics about fertility, beyond the simple fact that you need an egg and a sperm, and they need to meet at the right time, for conception to occur. How long is a woman’s egg viable after ovulation? The fact is, this is normally only… View Article
Male infertility and artificial intelligence is also one of our priorities while researching. Research is one of the mainstays of IVI’s success and leadership in the field of reproductive medicine. Over the last few days we have been present at the 78th Congress of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), with numerous research projects…. View Article
Role of progesterone is decisive for every woman who wants to get pregnant. Progesterone is one of the naturally occurring hormones that help to regulate many bodily processes. The most important progesterone function in females is the menstrual cycle, helping to support a healthy pregnancy. Progesterone is a sex hormone, one of the main two affecting… View Article
Can you get pregnant with an ovarian cyst? Ovarian cysts are very common, generally harmless and some types are a harmless by-product of your natural fertility cycle. Naturally, if you’re hoping to get pregnant, it’s important to know how to differentiate between them, and understand whether ovarian cysts can compromise your fertility. Read this IVI… View Article
It’s understandable that many people who experience the joy of holding their own baby in their arms want to do it all over again. Many parents wish to provide a sibling for their offspring or complete their family within what they judge to be an ideal timescale. The desire to grow or complete the family… View Article
Telemedicine and assisted reproduction are definitely linked, since the pandemic changed our daily lives more than two years ago. The global lockdown removed barriers and created new habits, re-adapting some of them in some cases. With a new perspective, it seems unreasonable now not to bring products or services closer to the consumer. Regard assisted… View Article
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… View Article