FAQs

Cryotransfer is an advantage for couples who have not managed to become pregnant in a previous cycle as it allows them to increase the possibility of achieving it without having to go through a process of stimulation and puncture again.

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No, it is not a painful treatment. The puncture is the only process that could be slightly uncomfortable, which is why it is done under sedation.

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After the age of 40, the results obtained from an IVF cycle are not as optimal however, as long as there are markers of follicular reserve, it is feasible  to recur to this technique of assisted human reproduction. 

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The Generalitat of Catalonia subsidies the medication in patients belonging to the Social Security service to a maximum of 3 treatments.

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It is advisable to start a sterility study in the case of people aged under 30 who have been trying to get pregnant for a year without success. In the case of people aged 30 to 35, it is advisable to see a specialist after 6 months.

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The stimulation treatment for an IVF cycle lasts about 20 to 25 days, taking into account that this period varies depending on the response of each patient. Nevertheless, at present, there are treatment regimens that reduce this time.

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These embryos are maintained in our bank for a two-year period, unless the couple decided before this period to do a cryogenic transfer. After these two years, the centre may contact the couple to decide on the destination of these embryos, which may be:

- To implant them in the woman
- To donate them to science
- To donate to them to another recipient couple
- To destroy them

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An IVF cycle involves two basic risks:

A. Multiple pregnancy

We try to minimise this risk by reducing the number of embryos transferred to 1 or 2.

B. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Ovarian inflammation due to hormone stimulation, which involves an increase in the volume of the ovary and release of liquid into the abdominal area. Severe cases of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome occur in about 1% of cases.

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Yes, a document in which the process and the legal aspects are explained mainly referring to ensuring anonymity and stating that the donor has no rights or obligations over any children that may be born as a result of her donation.

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The physical and psychic maturity of a woman means that the perfect age for having children is between 25 and 35. However, nowadays, couples decide to have children after this age, due to a great extent, to the incorporation of women into the labour market. After the age of 35, female fertility decreases appreciably and after the age of 45, the possibility of pregnancy is exceptional.

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Ovulation or the fertile period of a woman occurs towards the middle of each cycle, on around the 14th day in the case of a 28-day cycle. One should have sexual relations on the day of ovulation having abstained for the previous three days.

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Once the egg leaves the ovary it survives for approximately 48 hours and it is only during this time that it can be fertilised by sperm, whose fertilising power lasts for a maximum of 72 hours.

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After a year of regular sexual relations without pregnancy one can start to suspect that there is some kind of alteration. Obviously, the intercourse should be carried out without any kind of protection.

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In all the tests there can be a risk, but it is always minimal; it can be of an anaesthetic nature, a perforation, infection or haemorrhage. In this kind of test we need not speak about percentages but in terms of per thousands.

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Yes, as they are not irreversible.

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Single women may use these techniques if they suffer from irreversible sterility. Single women who are not sterile may also use artificial insemination with donor sperm, although in this case they will have to pay for the expenses.

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Spanish law expressly forbids revealing the identity of children born through these techniques and, therefore, of donors getting to know their children and patients getting to know the donors.

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