OBESITY AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION (IVF-ICSI)

OBESITY AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION (IVF-ICSI)

In order to define obesity, we refer to the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing the weight in kilos by the square of the height in meters: BMI = Weight (Kg) / Height2 (m) The obtained data by using this formula lead to a globally accepted...
PROBIOTICS AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION (IVF/ICSI)

PROBIOTICS AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTION (IVF/ICSI)

The term Microbiota comprises a set of germs or microorganisms, which live inside the human body and that have been usually associated with infections and diseases. Nowadays we know that many of these microorganisms not only do not cause infection, but also, some of...
INFLUENCE OF VITAMIN D IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTION (IVF)

INFLUENCE OF VITAMIN D IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTION (IVF)

Until now, the role of vitamin D was well known on bone metabolism, it regulates the calcium absorption in the intestine, and creates a good bone structure to prevent osteoporosis. However, the effect of vitamin D is not only important in bone formation, but also in...