Female infertility: common causes and treatment options
Facebook Twitter Youtube Female infertility is a condition that prevents a woman from becoming pregnant due to problems with her eggs, making fertilisation difficult or impossible. Although the symptoms of infertility vary from woman to woman, women are often unaware of their infertility until they undergo fertility testing. In this article, we will explore the […]
Fertility treatments: what techniques exist and when they are used
Facebook Twitter Youtube When a couple is unable to conceive after a year of trying, it may be necessary to resort to assisted reproduction treatments. There are several options available, varying in complexity and effectiveness, and chosen based on several factors such as the cause of infertility, age, and the overall health of both partners. […]
Artificial insemination: how it works, when to use it and its cost
Facebook Twitter Youtube Artificial insemination (AI) is an inexpensive and minimally invasive assisted reproduction technique that involves introducing sperm directly into a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilisation. This procedure aims to increase the chances of pregnancy in cases of reproductive difficulties. Table of contents 1. What is artificial insemination? Artificial insemination (AI) is a medical […]
In vitro fertilization (IVF): how it works, who it’s for and what it costs
Facebook Twitter Youtube In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an advanced assisted reproduction technique used in fertility clinics to help couples or single women who are having difficulty conceiving. This procedure is one of the most effective and complex treatments in the field of fertility. Table of contents 1. What is in vitro fertilisation (IVF)? In […]
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI): how it works, when it’s used and how much it costs
Facebook Twitter Youtube Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an advanced in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technique used to treat severe male infertility, among other fertility problems. In this procedure, a sperm is injected directly into an egg to achieve fertilisation. One of the main advantages of ICSI is its high success rate, making it an ideal […]
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT): what it is, when it’s used and how much it costs
Facebook Twitter Youtube La diagnosi genetica preimpianto (PGI), nota anche con l’acronimo inglese PGT, è una tecnica di riproduzione assistita utilizzata per individuare anomalie genetiche e cromosomiche negli embrioni prima che questi vengano trasferiti nell’utero. Questa tecnica viene applicata durante i trattamenti di fecondazione in vitro (FIV) e ha lo scopo di selezionare gli embrioni […]
Egg donation: what it involves, how it works and how much it costs
Facebook Twitter Youtube In vitro fertilisation (IVF) with egg donation is an assisted reproduction treatment that allows a woman to achieve pregnancy using eggs from an anonymous donor. Also known as egg donation, this technique is recommended for women who cannot use their own eggs, either due to advanced age, genetic abnormalities or problems related […]
Embryo transfer: when it happens and how it works
Facebook Twitter Youtube Embryo transfer is one of the final steps in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, whether conventional IVF, ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) or donated gametes. This process involves placing the fertilised embryos in the woman’s uterus in the hope that they will implant and result in pregnancy. In this article, we explain when […]
Freezing and vitrification of gametes and embryos: differences, prices and uses
Facebook Twitter Youtube The cryopreservation of eggs, sperm and embryos is a fundamental step in many assisted reproduction treatments. Freezing and vitrification techniques are used to preserve fertility and allow these cells to be used in the future. Although both methods have the same objective, there are key differences that distinguish them, especially in terms […]
Assisted Reproduction with Egg, Semen and Embryo Donation
Facebook Twitter Youtube The donation of eggs, sperm and embryos is a fundamental solution for many couples or individuals facing fertility problems and wishing to have a child. Thanks to assisted reproduction techniques such as artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF), various fertility-related obstacles can be overcome. There are cases in which gamete […]
