Implantation cramping is a good example of how your body could be signaling that you have conceived even before it is detectable on a home test. On the other hand, a slight twinge or cramp could be a signal that your next period is about to begin. How to tell the difference? When you’re trying… View Article
Many aspects of human fertility are complicated; others are straightforward and simple. To conceive a baby, a healthy sperm has to meet and fertilize a mature egg. And in a normally functioning menstrual cycle, the mature egg is only available for around 24 hours following ovulation. Considering this, there is a first question a woman… View Article
For most women who are not pregnant, the normal size of the uterus is about the same as a clenched fist or a pear. Naturally the uterus, or womb, it is an expandable organ, capable of filling out to the size of a watermelon during pregnancy. However, there can be other reasons for a bulky… 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
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