ADVANCED PATERNAL AGE AND FERTILITY

ADVANCED PATERNAL AGE AND FERTILITY

It is widely known that the age of a woman negatively affects her fertility. Delayed maternal age is also associated with the advancing paternal age as well, though it goes much more unnoticed. In the case of males, the ideal biological age for creating a family is...
PIECES OF HISTORY. GAMETES AND FERTILISATION

PIECES OF HISTORY. GAMETES AND FERTILISATION

Although today we can already clearly handle the feminine and masculine gametes when using in vitro fertilisation technique, we did not always have this knowledge. The three crucial moments from the historical point of view in assisted human reproduction were: first,...
POSITIVE BhCG. AND NOW WHAT?

POSITIVE BhCG. AND NOW WHAT?

In the past few years, more and more women have been seeking fertility treatments due to diverse motives: the wish of becoming a mother getting delayed, sperm quality problems, single mothers or new family models. Disappointments can accompany women and their partners...
Advances in embryo quality classification

Advances in embryo quality classification

Knowing how to assess embryo quality is a significant factor in the laboratories of assisted human reproduction because this knowledge helps to select the embryos that have high implantation potential and can evolve into a successful pregnancy. Some years ago, this...
OVERWEIGHT AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION

OVERWEIGHT AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION

We hear daily about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and its influence on the general quality of life. From the point of view of eating habits and body weight, it is advisable to maintain weight within the acceptable range. Changes in corporal weight among women...