Dr María Calomarde Rees

Medical registration number 282863855

Dr María Consuelo Calomarde Rees is a gynaecologist specialising in Assisted Reproduction at IVF-Life Madrid. She graduated in Medicine from the University of Valencia and completed her specialist training in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid.

She has a strong clinical, academic and research background in women’s health, obstetrics, ultrasound diagnostics and reproductive medicine. During her time at Hospital Universitario La Paz, she was involved in clinical and scientific work in areas such as high-risk pregnancy, twin gestations, fetal growth restriction and maternal–fetal alloimmunisation. She has also been involved in teaching activities at the Autonomous University of Madrid.

Academic background

• Degree in Medicine, University of Valencia, 2002–2008.
• Specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics after completing residency at Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, 2009–2013.
• Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA) in the Department of Gynaecology, Autonomous University of Madrid, 2010.
• Distinction (“Sobresaliente”) in the Advanced Studies Diploma.
• External rotation in Assisted Reproduction at IVI Madrid, March–April 2013.
• Advanced training in gynaecological and obstetric ultrasound.
• Languages: Spanish, English and French.

Key accreditations

• Level III certification in Gynaecological and Obstetric Ultrasound from the SEGO Ultrasound Section.
• Advanced training in ultrasound diagnosis of gynaecological and obstetric pathology.

Professional experience

• Present: Gynaecologist specialising in Assisted Reproduction at IVF-Life Madrid.
• Clinical experience in reproductive medicine, infertility and assisted reproduction treatments.
• Experience in high-risk obstetrics, multiple pregnancies and maternal–fetal medicine.
• Participation in clinical, teaching and scientific activities at Hospital Universitario La Paz.
• Experience in in vitro fertilisation, ovarian stimulation, fertility preservation and patient follow-up.

Areas of expertise

Dr María Calomarde specialises in reproductive medicine, assisted reproduction, gynaecology and obstetrics, infertility, in vitro fertilisation, artificial insemination, ovarian stimulation, fertility preservation, and gynaecological and obstetric ultrasound. Her experience also includes high-risk pregnancy, twin gestations, intrauterine growth restriction, maternal–fetal alloimmunisation and maternal–fetal medicine.

Medical societies and professional roles

• Full member of SEGO — Spanish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
• Member of the Official College of Physicians of Madrid.
• Gynaecologist specialising in Assisted Reproduction at IVF-Life Madrid.
• Involvement in clinical, scientific and teaching activities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Teaching and outreach activity

Between 2009 and 2013, Dr María Calomarde contributed to teaching within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her teaching activity included training medical students and participating in clinical and academic sessions at Hospital Universitario La Paz.

She has also taken part in outreach activities and medical content related to fertility, reproductive health, fertility preservation and assisted reproduction treatments.

Scientific activity

Dr Calomarde Rees has developed scientific activity in obstetrics, maternal–fetal medicine, gynaecology and assisted reproduction. Her work includes articles in scientific journals and book chapters related to maternal–fetal alloimmunisation, twin pregnancies, intrauterine growth restriction, maternal acromegaly during pregnancy, pelvic haematomas and invasive breast lesions.

Selected publications

• Severe anti-D alloimmunisation in a twin pregnancy: case report. Ginecología y Obstetricia de México, 2012;80(3):218–223. PMID: 22812178.
• Pregnancy with maternal acromegaly associated with fetal intrauterine growth restriction. Revista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecología, 2011.

Selected book chapters

• Pelvic Hematomas: Types and Management. In: Hematomas: Types, Treatments and Health Risks, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-61942-388-6.

Works in progress or pending publication

• Selective intrauterine growth restriction in monochorionic twins: diagnosis and management.
• Diagnostic and Prognostic Factors of Breast Invasive Lesions.

Main research lines

Research lines focused on reproductive medicine, assisted reproduction and maternal–fetal medicine, with emphasis on high-risk pregnancy, twin gestations, maternal–fetal alloimmunisation and intrauterine growth restriction. Her work also addresses medical complications during pregnancy and obstetric and perinatal outcomes, with additional interest in gynaecological and obstetric ultrasound, breast pathology and pelvic haematomas.

Articles by Dr. María Calomarde Rees

Bicornuate uterus: symptoms, complications, and chances of pregnancy

Can I get pregnant on non-fertile days?

Estradiol and IVF: What it is, its functions, and its levels