In Spain, at the request of the Ministry of Equality, the “Menstrual Rights Act” has been passed. As a woman, I am outraged and as a gynaecologist, I am horrified. Throughout history it has been very difficult to ensure that menstruation does not limit women’s social capacity and freedom. Until the last century, doctors,...
Infertility has its coming-out
As you can read in one of my posts, the taboo has remained constant around Assisted Reproduction. This is demonstrated by the results of several studies we have conducted with our patients; the latest update is from 2019. They indicate that, in Europe, 63% have experienced their fertility problems in an environment of social...
Psychological Management during Assisted Reproduction Treatment, an Emotional Roller-Coaster
Maybe you haven’t told anyone that you are trying to get pregnant and every time you get your period you need to talk to someone other than your partner. He is puzzled and tries to cheer you up each time by saying, “don’t worry, honey, you’ll manage another month”. However, what you need is...
5 Tips to get Pregnant
The first tip is clear: to get pregnant you must have sex on your fertile days. If your menstrual cycles are regular, i.e. if you have your period every month, you are definitely ovulating. To find out which day you ovulate, all you need to do is look at your usual cycle length. By...
Embryo Adoption across Borders
In 2004, Institut Marquès launched the first Embryo Adoption Programme in the world. We set it up to give a chance of life to the embryos frozen in our centre. This initiative takes in embryos from young, healthy couples who successfully completed their IVF cycle and entrusted the clinic with the future of those...
Ovarian Rejuvenation
The current delay of motherhood implies that many women find themselves with a diminished ovarian reserve that limits the possibilities of achieving a pregnancy with their own oocytes. When the ovarian age is over 43 years old or when the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is very low, few eggs are obtained when the ovarian puncture...
The future of Assisted Reproduction
When we feel that life has given us the opportunity to achieve some of our dreams, to experience our passion for some things, I think we should commit ourselves to passing them on to others. It is a beautiful way to return it to life. Driven by this passion, for many years we have...
Assisted Reproduction Treatments for Lesbian Women
As you know, almost two years ago, we launched with great enthusiasm a new project with new family models in mind: Rainbow Fertility Barcelona. Under this brand of Institut Marquès, we welcome those lgtbi+ persons who decide to have a child either as a couple or on their own. Thanks to Rainbow Fertility Barcelona...
Having a baby in a pandemic
I have had the honour of being one of those selected by Objetivo Bienestar magazine as one of the women who have made the greatest contribution to women’s health and wellbeing this year. I have been distinguished for the advances and innovation in Assisted Reproduction and I have been able to share with the...
Endometriosis and Infertility
Endometriosis is an enigmatic disease. Its origin, its development, its symptoms and its consequences constantly surprise us. There are congresses dedicated to it and colleagues argue, for example, about the cause. They have been doing so for years and I believe that they cannot agree because they are all right. Let me explain: The...