What is egg donation?

What is egg donation?

One of the possible treatments in assisted reproduction centres is egg donation or, scientifically, oocyte donation. In this treatment, apart from the receptor (a woman who receives the embryo transfer), a second woman comes into play – a donor who will provide...
Vitamin and mineral deficit in reproduction

Vitamin and mineral deficit in reproduction

Diet is one of the key factors in embryo and foetus development. A deficient diet produces adverse effects both in natural and assisted reproduction. Although there are studies in animal research, the results in human populations are scarce and sometimes...
TURMERIC AND REPRODUCTION

TURMERIC AND REPRODUCTION

The number of couples facing difficulties having children is increasing. Approximately 15 per cent of couples of reproductive age in Spain are affected by infertility. A significant factor in this increase is low-quality sperm. Currently, a sperm test determines sperm...
WHAT IS VITRIFICATION ABOUT?

WHAT IS VITRIFICATION ABOUT?

When an assisted reproduction treatment is finished (IVF-ICSI, IVF with egg donation), the embryos which are not transferred fresh must be cryopreserved. Frozen or vitrified? Is it the same? What is the difference between both techniques? Freezing and vitrification...