Embryonic factor

Your embryo is made up of 46 chromosomes, contributed by you and the man, but any disruption to that genetic load can prevent you from carrying your baby to term.

Once your egg is fertilized by a sperm, each sperm contributes 23 chromosomes, containing a specific number of genes, which will make up your embryo. If you or the father/donor have any genetic alterations in your chromosomes, or your embryo has a disruption in its chromosomes, this can lead to implantation problems and even recurrent miscarriages.

Main causes

• Implantation failure: this is determined when your pregnancy does not occur after three cycles of In Vitro fertilization (IVF).

• Genetic alterations: Affections in genes or chromosomes that prevent your embryo from developing properly.

• Recurrent miscarriage: loss of two or more consecutive pregnancies before you reach 20 weeks.

Can I have a baby if I have embryonic factor infertility?

Any condition or genetic alteration that you, your partner or your embryo may be going through can be adequately treated and is not an impediment for you to finish your pregnancy and have your baby at home.