Deciphering Infertility
Did you know that 1 in 6 people worldwide suffer from some type of infertility?
According to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in April of this year, many people experience infertility at some point in their lives. Approximately 17.5% of adults (that is, about one in six) face this condition and all that it entails on an emotional, familial, social, and economic level. Infertility is defined […]
Facing additional challenges: The difficulties of infertility for mothers
La maternidad es un viaje único y transformador que trae consigo la máxima expresión de amor infinito y la más profunda conexión con nuestros hijos. Sin embargo, hay un grupo de mamás que, aún después de haber dado a luz se encuentran con algo conocido como infertilidad secundaria, es decir, la dificultad para lograr un […]
Semen quality, key to fertility
Increasingly fertility is a topic of interest where male and female factors must be taken into account. Semen quality is a factor that should be considered if you are planning to be parents. Factors influencing semen quality There are multiple factors that can alter the characteristics of semen (quantity, mobility, shape of sperm) in male […]
Age and Fertility
Age and fertility in men and women are widely related, here we talk a little about this relationship and the possibilities to preserve fertility over time. The biological clock doesn’t stop! It is well known that as the years go by, fertility in women is affected by changes in the quantity and quality of the […]
Causes of Female Infertility
In women, hormonal disorders that interfere with the growth of the follicles in the ovary or the release of the egg (ovulation) can be the cause of subfertility, the damage or obstruction of the fallopian tubes, preventing the meeting of the egg and Spermatozoa Endometriosis, which causes the endometrial tissue of the invaded uterus to […]
Causes of Male Infertility
There are various causes that can affect fertility in man, causing alterations in the quantity, shape, motility and vitality of sperm. These include genital tract infections such as mumps and some sexually transmitted diseases, such as Chlamidya and gonorrhea infections, exposure to toxic agents such as tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs and some environmental contaminants. The […]
Dr. Ricardo Rueda on Aló Doctor
What is infertility and why does it occur? Our specialist, Dr. Ricardo Rueda, explains the reasons why the problem of infertility occurs in the “Hello Doctor” section of “El Desayuno” (The Breakfast Show).
Conversations you should have with your partner before fertility treatment
Infertility is a problem that undoubtedly affects the couple relationship in a significant way. But in this search for solutions, a new challenge arises and it is to strengthen communication before making any decision. Fertility treatments are a light at the end of the tunnel for all those couples who have tried for years -unsuccessfully- […]
Preservation of male fertility
Looking for male fertility treatment? Do you have doubts about preservation? This technique is totally recommended for those young men who are of childbearing age who want to procreate later or because medical treatments (such as chemotherapy) should undergo, which can affect their future fertility. Learn a little more about what is semen cryopreservation, in […]