Please bring the following with you if applicable:

A list of all the questions you may have, so you don’t forget them during your visit.

A fertility history (summary of any previous treatments). If you’ve undergone fertility treatment elsewhere, you have the right to request a report with the details of your treatment from that clinic.

Blood test results.

Semen analysis results.

Reports from previous examinations such as X-rays or any surgeries you may have had.

The initial consultation lasts approximately one hour, and your partner should attend with you. You should arrive 15 minutes early to complete a form and have your vital signs taken before meeting with your doctor.

A complete and comprehensive medical history will be taken from both partners, if applicable. A nurse should be present during the gynecological examination. If necessary, the husband may be examined and asked to provide a semen sample for analysis (although he may discuss with the doctor if he prefers not to provide the sample that day).

Although many people associate infertility with women, it actually occurs with equal frequency in both women and men.

It is generally indicated when there is a low sperm count or poor motility, after failed ovulation induction and timed intercourse treatments, or following endometriosis treatment.

Assisted reproduction has given us more opportunities to bring a new loved one into our homes; however, pregnancy is not 100% guaranteed. Age is a very important factor for this to happen. The recommended age range is between 20 and 35 years old. After that, ovarian reserve begins to decline significantly, reducing the chances of pregnancy and increasing the risk of genetic alterations, such as Down syndrome.

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure in which a camera is inserted through a small incision in the navel, along with 1 to 3 small incisions in the lower abdominal quadrants to insert instruments.

On the day of the procedure, you will be admitted to the hospital. You must fast for at least 8–12 hours. At the clinic, a nurse will measure your height and weight and check your temperature and blood pressure.

You’ll be asked about your medical history, including the date of your last menstrual period and any allergies, especially to latex.

Avoid eating or drinking anything for at least 12 hours beforehand.

Before admission, your doctor will prescribe a medication to cleanse your intestines.

Do not wear makeup, nail polish, or jewelry. You will need to sign a consent form.

It is recommended not to use tampons after the surgery—bring sanitary pads instead. The anesthesiologist will visit your room to ask you some questions and clarify any concerns you may have about the anesthesia.

During surgery, your abdominal and pelvic organs will be examined. The doctor will look for cysts, endometriosis, fibroids, adhesions, or other issues that could affect fertility.

A dye will be injected through the cervix to check the fallopian tubes for blockages in real-time.

At the end of the procedure, the gas used to inflate the abdomen will be removed, and the incisions will be closed with fine sutures.

Once you have recovered from anesthesia, you’ll return to your room for gradual recovery. In the afternoon, you may begin a liquid diet and be discharged either later that day or the next morning, depending on your condition.

An initial evaluation of the couple is performed, including hormonal tests and infectious disease screening.

After this, the IVF process is divided into the following stages:

Ovulation induction

Ovulation monitoring or follicular tracking

Fertilization

Incubation

Embryo transfer

Pregnancy test”

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Obstructive azoospermia.
Non-obstructive azoospermia or testicular origin (evolving Sertoli cell-only syndrome).
Couples with fertilization failure in a previous conventional IVF cycle.
Sperm count below 1,000,000 with progressive motility and normal morphology after sperm processing.

In these cases, sperm are retrieved from the epididymis or testicle, respectively, through a surgical procedure performed either on the same day or the evening before the wife’s oocyte retrieval.

There is no evidence to suggest that egg retrieval harms the ovaries. One report indicated that infertile women who undergo fertility treatments without achieving pregnancy may have an increased risk of ovarian cancer. However, this study did not specify the types of drugs used, and the control population may not have been well-matched, since it is known that infertile women already carry a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Fertility medications used in Assisted Reproduction have been in use for over 30 years, and other studies report no associated risk. In most cases, the age of menopause does not appear to be affected by ovarian stimulation.

Human reproduction studies show that even for a fertile couple, the chance of conception per month is only about 15–20%. Assisted reproductive treatments aim to create an environment as close as possible to a natural cycle, synchronizing its phases to slightly increase the chances of success. However, outcomes vary depending on each couple’s medical history, age, and specific fertility challenges.

Yes. We recommend that the male partner abstain from sexual activity for at least 3 to 7 days to ensure the semen sample is in optimal condition for Assisted Reproduction. As the egg retrieval day approaches, the ovaries begin to enlarge and may cause mild pelvic discomfort. For this reason, intercourse can become uncomfortable, so it’s advised to maintain at least 5 days of abstinence before the retrieval procedure.