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During the first two weeks of pregnancy, the woman is not pregnant yet. Her body is still preparing for ovulation and egg fertilization. If you are TTC, do not miss this guide to get useful tips on what to do during week 2 of pregnancy. Read more

Testing the levels of male hormones, such as testosterone or dihydrotestosterone, can help discover the cause of infertility and treat it. The levels of these hormones, as well as FSH, LH and prolactin can be analysed in a simple blood test. Read more

Ovulation is the phase of the menstrual cycle when an egg is released from the ovary to the Fallopian tube. It marks the beginning of the fertility window in women. Read more

How long does it take a sperm to reach the egg, what is its route? We answer these and other questions about the race to fertilization. How long does it take a sperm to reach the egg, what is its route? The journey of the sperm from its formation until it reaches the egg to fertilize it is not easy. The sperm will have to go through a series of barriers and obstacles to reach the egg. Read more

Certain critical stages of the IVF process may lead to IVF cancellation, including during ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, semen collection, or embryo transfer. Read more

Asthenozoospermia is a decrease or absence of sperm motility, making it difficult for the sperm to meet the egg for fertilization. It is a very common cause of infertility in men and is diagnosed by means of a seminogram. Read more

Male sterility may be caused by several facrtors. Each factor requires a spefiic treatment in order to have children. Male infertility is the cause in 30% of sterility cases. Read more

Necrospermia is a male fertility problem characterized by an elevated number of dead sperm present in the ejaculate. Read more

Sex hormones are responsible for both the male and female gonadal development as well as the regulation of the sexual cycle, sperm production, and the menstrual cycle. Read more

Women who decidedly delay maternity until the age of 50 need a fertility treatment to have a child due to their reduced fertility at this point. Particularly, the best option to get pregnant in your 50s is egg donation. Read more

Having polycystic ovaries and having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are two conditions that differ both in their origin and in their consequences. In the case of polycystic ovaries there is no direct relationship with the development of cysts. Read more

Ovarian puncture is the aspiration of fluid from the follicles to obtain eggs. It is a short, painless and easy recovery process. Read more