FAQS

• Consume a diet rich in antioxidants: Include fruits, vegetables, blueberries, spinach, and nuts. Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress. Fatty fish (such as salmon or sardines) and chia seeds can also enhance sperm quality. 
• Exercise regularly: Physical activity boosts blood circulation and reduces stress. 
• Avoid harmful habits: Smoking and excessive alcohol intake increase oxidative stress. 
• Maintain a healthy weight: Overweight and obesity can negatively impact sperm production and quality. 
• Manage stress: Use relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to maintain hormonal balance.
• Stay hydrated: Drinking enough water supports semen production. 
• Avoid excessive heat: Limit exposure to saunas, hot tubs, and tight clothing that may raise testicular temperature, which can harm sperm.

Although sperm DNA fragmentation can reduce fertilization rates and increase miscarriage risk, proper treatment and lifestyle changes can help many couples achieve successful conception. 

Regular evaluations are essential to monitor sperm quality and adjust treatments as needed. In some cases, genetic counseling may also be beneficial. At IVF-Life, we offer specialized consultations to assess each case and determine the best treatment options.

A good ovarian reserve increases the likelihood of natural pregnancy. The more eggs available, the greater the chances of ovulation and fertilization.

However, while quantity is important, egg quality also declines with age. Generally, an adequate ovarian reserve is associated with better egg quality, which reduces the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and miscarriage.

In the context of assisted reproduction treatments, women with a good ovarian reserve respond better to these treatments. They can produce more eggs during a cycle, thereby increasing the chances of success.

In addition to age, which is considered the most significant factor, ovarian reserve can be influenced by a woman’s genetic predisposition to have more or fewer eggs available. 

Certain treatments, such as chemotherapy or pelvic radiation therapy, can reduce ovarian reserve. Additionally, conditions like endometriosis can negatively affect the number of eggs. 

Autoimmune diseases can also impact ovarian reserve and fertility. Some autoimmune conditions attack the ovaries, reducing ovarian reserve and potentially affecting egg quality. This can make conception more difficult and increase the risk of miscarriage.

Although hysteroscopy is generally safe, like any medical procedure, it can have some risks and complications, such as allergic reactions to anesthesia or medications used during the procedure, or infections in the uterus or fallopian tubes after the procedure.

There is also a small risk of damaging nearby organs during the intervention, such as the bladder or intestines, although these risks are uncommon.

Endometrial biopsy is a procedure that is generally safe, but like any medical intervention, it could carry some risks, such as slight bleeding after the procedure or a uterine infection, although this is very rare. Some women may also experience mild cramping or abdominal pain after the biopsy.

Regarding contraindications, an endometrial biopsy should not be performed on pregnant women or if there is an active pelvic infection.

If the procedure is surgical, it will be performed under general anesthesia, so patients will not feel pain during the procedure, although there may be postoperative discomfort that is managed with analgesics.

The Spanish Law on Assisted Reproduction requires assisted reproduction centres in Spain to test egg donors to ensure that they do not have genetic, hereditary or infectious diseases. 

According to the law, fertility clinics usually investigate the most frequent diseases according to the geographical area to which they belong, as in the case of Caucasians (Fragile X syndrome, cystic fibrosis or thalassaemia). 

This partial study leaves the door open to many other diseases that can affect the baby's health. Based on these data, and aware of the spectrum of diseases that remain outside the study, IVF-Life wanted to go a step further and believed it was important for the health of future generations and for its patients to carry out a genetic compatibility test on its egg donors.