Antonio Orozco gave a private live concert to the very fortunate 380 embryos that were in process of development, at the time, at our in vitro fertilization laboratory. I would like to share this video with all of you because the experience has been exciting! His first song was called “I’m made of tiny...
The price of an IVF
The results of a centre only have value if they audited by health authorities. According to the study “The price of having a baby by assisted reproduction”, based on results audited by health authorities and budgets of different clinics, Institut Marquès is the best positioned. Our patients do not want an IVF cycle; they...
Oocyte Vitrification
Recently it was announced that Apple and Facebook will pay the costs of egg freezing to female employees that decide to delay motherhood and put their professional career first. Oocyte vitrification is an incredible advancement when carried out properly –i.e. when performed at the right time while the oocyte quality is good and carried out...
Egg and Sperm Donors
Today I will explain how our team matches the egg and sperm donors with our patients. But before you keep reading, I would like you to write down what do you most value in a person and in yourself. When you read back your list, you will see that the traits you wrote down...
Infertility and Chemical Substances (Endocrine Disruptors)
A historical event that caught the media’s attention took place this week: based on the research made by Institut Marquès, a judge from Tarragona initiated proceedings to investigate the chemical substances emitted by the chemical plants in the province of Tarragona. As mentioned in previous posts –Why is male fertility decreasing? and Toxics in...
Destination of Frozen Embryos
What destination would you give to your frozen embryos if you did not wish to have any more children? Please imagine the following scenario: you have two children born after an IVF cycle and you do not want to have any more children, but after the cycle there are still three frozen surplus embryos....
The Embryo Adoption Increases
The Embryo Adoption Programme of Institut Marquès has come of age. Since 2004, more than 2,000 children have been born thanks to this pioneering idea. The first babies are now 18 years old and more and more patients are coming to our assisted reproduction clinic to have a child by adopting an embryo. I think...
Ovulation: Myths and False Beliefs
When a woman wants to get pregnant, ovulation becomes a passionate matter. Something that wasn’t important, suddenly becomes a goal. “Am I certain that I ovulate? How do I know on which day I ovulate?” These are frequently asked questions. That is why I would like to talk about some of the false beliefs...
A Love Story
I would like to share with you this letter from a patient that I have received today. It is a story of love, struggle and hope that deserved this happy ending. Enjoy it every second. As it deserves to be. We are not yet aware of what is happening. It has taken us a...
The First Consultation on Sterility
“I have always wanted to be a mother, I waited until I had all I considered necessary to offer to my child. At the age of 33, with a lot of enthusiasm, a daily pill of folic acid and a calendar, I stopped using contraceptive methods, with the hope of becoming pregnant the same...