Meet Our Doctor

Patients frequently ask, “Why is it better to be treated by a gynecologist specialized in infertility than by a general gynecologist?” The American Medical Association defines a surgeon and physician specialized in reproduction as a gynecologist-obstetrician capable of handling complex problems related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Antonio Mátar-Guerra, Physician-In-Charge and General Director of CMCR, completed six years of medical studies at UANL, three years of specialization in gynecology and obstetrics at the IMSS # 23 in Monterrey, N.L., and two additional years to obtain a subspecialty degree in reproductive medicine and surgery from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The following are some of Dr. Mátar’s contributions in his field as a human reproduction specialist: Assistant professor of gynecological laparoscopic surgery at San Jose-Monterrey Tech Hospital; lecturing professor in local, national, and international congresses on reproduction; founding secretary of the Gynecological Laparoscopy Association of Nuevo Leon; former president of the Gynecological Laparoscopy Association of Nuevo Leon; member of the American Society of Fertility and Sterility; active member of the Gynecology and Obstetrics Association of N.L.; active member of the Mexican Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics; active member of the Mexican Federation of Gynecological Laparoscopy; member of the Mexican Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Additionally, in February 2006, he opened the CIMA Santa Engracia Assisted Reproduction Clinic with the objective of serving couples experiencing infertility problems to help them achieve a healthy pregnancy, through assisted reproduction methods.

His Medical Staff

The CIMA Santa Engracia Assisted Reproduction Clinic is served by a group of professionals in reproductive medicine with ample regional, national, and international recognition.

Our most prominent characteristic is our caring and warm attitude, as well as our professionalism, empathy, and ethics as we treat our patients.

The Clinic is led by Dr. Antonio Mátar-Guerra, a gynecologist specialized in reproductive medicine and surgery, with the support of personnel with ample experience in the following areas:

- Reproductive Surgery
- Andrology Laboratory
- Gamete Laboratory
- Genetics

As a team, we consistently remain on the leading edge by attending national and international academic and scientific events where we are usually invited as professors and assistants.

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Physician in Charge:
Antonio Mátar Guerra
antoniomatar@hotmail.com
Tel. 8368.78.53

Coordinator:
Lic. Gabriela Morales Botello
reproduccionasistida@santaengracia.com
Tel. 8368.77.77 ext 1310

Biologist:
QFB. Griselda Martínez Caudillo
grimar@prodigy.net.mx
Tel. 8368.7777 ext.1301

Geneticist
Dr. Enrique Garcia Azuara
egazuara@gmail.com
Tel. 83332170

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Which are the most frequent complications of Assisted Reproduction Procedures?

Ovarian hyperstimulation, Tubal pregnancies, Ovarian torsion, and other complications.

Does the malformation index increase with assisted reproduction methods?

By no means. The percentage of malformations in newborn babies as a result of In-Vitro-Fertilization techniques is not higher than that of the general population. In the information published around the world and in Latin America, malformation rates do not exceed the rates found in the general population of reproductive age (2.0 to 2.4% of the newborn babies examined).

What is the probability of having a multiple pregnancy?

The multiple gestation rate is in direct proportion to the number of transferred embryos and the woman’s age. The global rate of multiple gestation is 29%. This means that 29 out of 100 pregnancies begin with two or more gestational sacs. 10% of these will be spontaneously reduced to one sac, an event that usually occurs before week 12 of the gestation.

Where do the remaining ovocytes go?

Existen varias opciones a donde pueden ir los ovocitos remanentes.

Donación al laboratorio: Los ovocitos donados en este caso, son utilizados para investigación, en cuyo caso debe ser especificado por parte de la Clínica, el tipo de investigación que se desarrollará con los gametos.

Donación a otra paciente (receptora) La donación de óvulos se realiza a parejas heterosexuales en que la mujer no tiene ovarios por razones genéticas, quirúrgicas o por radioterapia en tratamientos de cáncer. También se realiza en mujeres con falla ovárica prematura (menopausia precoz). Es decir, mujeres que nacieron con un número menor de óvulos y por ello su menopausia será prematura. También la donación está indicada, cuando la mujer es portadora de alguna enfermedad ligada a genes, que de ser transmitida ocasionaría enfermedades severas en la descendencia. Los óvulos donados son inseminados con los espermatozoides del marido/ pareja de la paciente que los recibe. Cualquiera sea la decisión de la paciente, esto debe ser respaldado por la firma de un consentimiento informado.

Egg Donation Program: 53% become pregnant

Out of 130 patients per year: 47% become pregnant

From frozen embryos: 25 % become pregnant