Insemination: Sperm Transfer

Insemination (synonyms: sperm transfer; sperm cell transfer) refers to a transfer of male sperm into a woman’s genital tract. Insemination is the most common method of artificial insemination. Prerequisites for using the method: functional, that is, inconspicuous fallopian tubes (tubes) on both sides. Indications (areas of application) Impaired interaction between sperm and cervical mucus – … Insemination: Sperm Transfer

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a method of artificial insemination. It involves injecting a single sperm directly into the cytoplasm (ooplasm) of an egg using a microcapillary device. The procedure is always combined with in vitro fertilization (IVF). The first ICSI baby was born in Brussels on January 14, 1992. Indications (areas of application) Failed … Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Gamete Infrafallopian Transfer: Intratubal Gamete Transfer

Gamete Infrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) is the transfer (transmission) of male and female gametes/sex cells (spermatozoa/semen cells, oocyte/ovum) into the fallopian tubes (tubules). This reproductive procedure requires follicle maturation therapy (egg maturation therapy; hormone therapy: see .below “Primary female infertility/medical therapy“) and follicle puncture (egg puncture) under vaginal sonography. For vaginal sonography, see “Vaginal ultrasound (vaginal … Gamete Infrafallopian Transfer: Intratubal Gamete Transfer

Cryopreservation

In reproductive medicine, cryopreservation (Greek κρύος, krýos “cold” and Latin conservare “to preserve, keep”) is the preservation of sperm (sperm cells), testicular tissue, ovarian tissue, oocytes, and fertilized oocytes in the pronuclear stage by freezing them in liquid nitrogen. With the help of this procedure it is possible to maintain the vitality of the cells … Cryopreservation

Reproductive Medical Procedures

Before starting therapeutic measures – such as artificial insemination, also called in vitro fertilization (IVF) – the following prerequisites must be fulfilled in any case – in the sense of holistic reproductive medicine: Reduction of individual risk factors! Nutritional medical consultation including micronutrient therapy. Sports medicine consultation and inclusion of a sporting activity If necessary, … Reproductive Medical Procedures

Holistic Reproductive Medicine

Holistic reproductive medicine (reproductive medicine) always considers – in the diagnosis and therapy of man and woman – the body (old Greek σῶμα soma for body, body and life), the mind and the soul (old Greek ψυχή psyché for breath, breath and soul) equally.The following circumstances of the patient’s life are recorded or considered: Diseases … Holistic Reproductive Medicine

Hard to Miss: Schreibabys

When a baby cries, there’s generally a reason for it: it’s hungry, thirsty, in pain, or has a wet diaper. The light is too bright, the noise too loud, or it’s bored, unhappy, or even just tired. Crying babies put parents or caregivers on alert. The child not only tells them that he or she … Hard to Miss: Schreibabys

Pacifier or Thumb?

As late as the 1940s, babies in Germany were still being given pacifiers (Zuzel) to calm them down, with overzealous mothers stuffing sweet rusk porridge into them. As a result, the very first milk teeth were affected by caries. In 1949, Professor Wilhelm Baltes and Dr. Adolf Müller invented the “natural and jaw-friendly soother and … Pacifier or Thumb?

When Children Teethe

Teething – that sounds like pain. What can parents do when babies whine restlessly and the first tooth is imminent? At what point the teeth show themselves varies from child to child. Some have teeth as early as three months, while others are still smiling toothlessly on their first birthday. But once teething starts, some … When Children Teethe

Supplementary Foods for Babies

Introducing complementary foods is a challenge for many parents: When is the right time for the first porridge meal? How much porridge does my baby need? And which foods are suitable at all? We provide you with extensive information on the topic of complementary feeding and give you delicious porridge recipes to cook yourself. Beikost … Supplementary Foods for Babies