Numerous experimental studies reveal that tobacco is responsible for alterations at the reproductive level, but this fact oftentimes does not translate in the same way in clinical practice. Most of the experimental studies test only one substance, especially nicotine,...

The absence of spermatozoids in the ejaculate is denominated as azoospermia and it has several causes. It can originate from an obstruction in testicular tubes which blocks the passage of spermatozoids into the ejaculate. In this case, we are speaking about...

The team of nurses has a fundamental role in assisted reproduction treatments. They are in constant contact with the patients and are in charge of a communication bridge between the patient and the rest of the multidisciplinary team. Patients tend to have many...

Artificial insemination (AI) AI is the simplest treatment in the field of assisted reproduction. We can distinguish between insemination with a partner’s sperm or with a donor’s sperm. In this technique, the sperm is prepared in the laboratory and inserted directly...

Cannabis is a substance extracted from the hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa o Cannabis Indica), which affects the central neural system. From the chemical point of view, the active ingredient is 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It appears in three forms for consumption: •...

Assisted reproduction is a rapidly advancing science in the past years and has a promising future in hand. All the changes are evolving towards a higher pregnancy rate by transferring just one embryo to diminish multiple pregnancy risks. Different investigation lines...

We, the coordinators from the International Department of the Manzanera Fertility Clinic, who maintain continuous contact with our foreign patients and, at the same time, with the doctors and nurses of the clinic, want to provide you with a practical guide. The basis...

Nowadays, approximately 15% of the population suffers from some kind of infertility o reproductive difficulty. The surrounding environment and our daily habits may adversely influence our general health and, therefore, can affect our reproductive capacity. We must...

Coffee, by definition, is the most taken beverage in the world and possesses stimulating effects due to the 12% of caffeine it contains. Its pleasant taste intensifies by adding sugar and other additives, which give it a unique characteristic. The quantity of caffeine...

Genetics is linked to different assisted reproduction treatments. Development in genetics science enables us to better select gamete (oocytes and spermatozoids) and embryo donors. A test called genetical matching allows us to better select gamete donors and analyse up...

As is already well known, ethanol is the active ingredient in alcohol, which affects the central nervous system. Initially, alcohol consumption produces a certain boost in mood, disinhibition, and euphoria. Due to increased consumption, a certain degree of drowsiness,...

When you have the first-time remote fertility treatment, most probably you wonder: so where do I start? If you chose our Clinic to have your treatment, be it artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization or egg donation, the following are the different stages of any...