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A Guide to the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean is a diet based on fresh, seasonal products and excludes processed, industrial products. It is rich in good fats thanks to the use of olive oil. Its menu consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, legumes and cereals. There is little animal protein in this diet and when it...

How much do you know about PGD?

When we talk about genetic testing (pre-implantation) of embryos derived from IVF, we need to distinguish between PGD, or preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and PGS, which stands for preimplantation genetic testing. The two are often confused because they are very similar. In fact, the technology is essentially the same. The...

Weight and fertility

What do we really call a healthy weight? There is no perfect way to determine it, as everyone's skeleton and the distribution of fat and muscle are different. Despite its shortcomings, the best tool for assessing body weight and health is the Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI = Weight/(Height x...

Embryos at blastocyst stage: everything you need to know

After fertilization, the embryo goes through several stages of development. After 5 or 6 days, it is called a blastocyst. In the case of natural conception, during this phase the embryo normally leaves the fallopian tubes and enters the uterus, where it is implanted. In the case of IVF,...

How to maintain your youth

Youth is not only physical, but also mental. Cultivating this vital energy is therefore essential to look after your health capital and enhance your longevity. Here are some habits that will keep you young and help you live longer and healthier. Say goodbye to screens at night A good night's sleep...

Chronic fatigue syndrome: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Did you know that there is a disease whose main feature is an intense fatigue persisting for months? Fatigue on a permanent basis may be due to a health problem, which should be examined by your doctor. Although there is no specific treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, changing diet...

Signs that your labor is approaching

Your doctor may have already given you a due date, but your baby may decide to be born a little earlier (or later) than expected. What are the signs that will allow you to recognize that the long-awaited moment has arrived? The signs that a birth is approaching vary from...

IVF: how to increase your chances of success

There are many factors that could lead your IVF attempt to a successful pregnancy. Our tips will help you increase your chances of getting pregnant.

High prolactin levels: a common cause of infertility

There is a common cause of infertility in women: an excess of a particular hormone called prolactin, which is responsible for about 20% of female infertility and which can be treated effectively and quite simply. Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in both men and women....

Ovulation: the best timing for fertiliy!

It is important for a woman to know that her ovulation corresponds to the phase of expulsion of the oocyte (egg) from the ovary, ready to be fertilized by a spermatozoon and finally give birth to an embryo. A girl is born with 500,000 oocytes distributed in her two ovaries,...

Learning how to Meditate: a guide for beginners

Meditation is an ancient method of relaxation through mindfulness and concentration. What is the point to meditate? Meditation allows you to reconnect your mind and body to the present moment and thus improve the perception of yourself and your environment. What is mindfulness meditation? Pause everything. Close your eyes. Observe what...

Endometrial receptivity: the necessary condition to get pregnant

Το achieve a positive pregnancy test and a pregnancy that progresses normally, two very important factors are required: good quality embryos and endometrial receptivity. Thus, it is common for couples/women who have tried IVF to have very good quality embryos and yet not achieve pregnancy. At Medimall IVF Clinic, after...