madre por ovodonación

Becoming a mother by ovodonation: how epigenetics influences me

An oocyte donation mother is one who has opted for assisted reproductive treatment, which involves receiving an egg donation. This alternative is generally the last resort that people use, because it implies giving up the genetic inheritance of the mother.

Ovodonation mothers receive an egg from an anonymous donor, which will be fertilized with the father’s sperm.

donación de óvulos

Everything you need to know about egg donation

Egg donation is a generous action that helps women with infertility problems. According to statistics provided by the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), infertility is suffered by one out of every six couples.

More than an anonymous act of generosity, egg donation can be considered an altruistic and caring act, as it allows many couples to start a family.

cuantos ovulos tiene una mujer

How many eggs a woman has: quantity and quality

The female egg is one of the most important elements in the reproductive process, so it is extremely important that you know all the details about it, its quality, size, appearance and about the problems that may occur.

On the other hand, the egg and ovary duo is essential at all times if you are trying to conceive a baby and expand your family.

hydrosalpinx

What is Hidrosalpinx? Symptoms and treatment

One of the processes that can affect women and decrease the possibility of achieving pregnancy is hydrosalpinx. Although effective diagnostic and treatment practices are now available, this pathology can cause serious discomfort to couples who wish to become parents.

What is hydrosalpinx?

Hydrosalpinx is an obstruction that occurs in the female reproductive system,

congelar ovulos

All about egg freezing

Nowadays there are several alternatives for women to plan and achieve a successful pregnancy through assisted reproductive techniques. Among these alternatives, if your idea is not to get pregnant imminently, is to freeze eggs, also known as vitrification.

This process, performed in assisted reproduction centers, has been gaining momentum among women, since it allows the conservation of their own eggs to be used in the future.

endometriosis

What is endometriosis and how do I know if I have it?

One of the gynecological pathologies that women may suffer from is endometriosis, a process that can cause difficulties in achieving pregnancy. In order for you to know all the details about this pathology, we have prepared a complete topic where you can learn all about endometriosis, what it is and how it is cured, as well as all the effects that it can have on your health.

tabaco y embarazo

How does smoking affect pregnancy?

Smoking is a major public health problem, as it is the main cause of avoidable morbidity and premature mortality, since it contributes to the development of numerous diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, stroke, and even a causal relationship has been established between smoking and the development of different types of cancer,

epigenética y ovodonación

How can epigenetics affect the process of ovodonation?

Before going into the subject of epigenetics, we must first learn about the transmission of DNA from generation to generation. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the material that contains the hereditary information in living organisms. Almost all of a person’s cells will have the same DNA. An important property is that it can replicate itself,

capacitación espermática

SPERM CAPACITATION

WHAT IS SPERM CAPACITATION?

Sperm capacitation is defined as the final stage that allows spermatozoa released in the ejaculate to acquire the capacity to fertilize the egg.

Naturally, this process occurs inside the female reproductive tract, but in order to carry out an assisted reproduction technique, it is necessary to imitate these conditions in vitro.

cómo relajarse cuando estás embarazada

How to relax when you are pregnant

The changes that women experience during the gestation period, together with the expectations generated by the birth itself, and the worries about the baby, can cause anxiety or stress to the mother-to-be.

In spite of all these factors, specialists in the area advise staying calm for as long as possible. This is extremely important for the health of the woman and the baby.