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The new method, dubbed HyperSperm, became a scientific breakthrough that offers hope to couples struggling with infertility. and who yearn for this type of news to be able to achieve the dream of being parents.
This technique was developed by scientists from Argentina’s CONICET, founders of the bioenterprise, called Fecundis, and in collaboration with researchers from the National University of Rosario UNR.
The Hypersperm method consists of activating the spermatozoa in the laboratory as if they were in the woman’s reproductive tract. As a result of a pilot test, the first birth in the world of a baby gestated by this method was achieved.
The birth of the baby occurred more than a month ago in Buenos Aires. Currently, there are two other pregnancies achieved with the same technique that are in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Given this great news, Dr. Mariano Buffone, biochemist and researcher at CONICET’s Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine (IBYME), and co-founder of Fecundis, expressed his joy at the birth of the baby.
He highlighted that the Hypersperm method focuses on activating the fertilization capacity of spermatozoa, allowing them to acquire movement in a similar way to what occurs naturally in the female reproductive tract.
“We are very happy with the birth of the baby. It’s part of a pilot test we were doing. We developed a method that increases the overall efficiency of assisted reproduction. It could be used to help people with different infertility problems,” Buffone said.
For her part, Rita Vassena, CEO of Fecundis, with offices in Argentina and Spain, points out that Historically, attention has been focused on the ovum, but it has been shown that the activity of the semen contributes beyond fertilization. and that its activity is key to a good development of the embryos and the success of the treatments.
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