108. The couple went to another doctor, and another series of artificial insemination
procedures were performed. On some occasions, two inseminations were performed in a
single cycle. 175
109.
On October 25, 2000, Ms. Arroyo underwent a laparoscopy in order to determine
the reasons for her inability to conceive a child. 176 On October 13, 2001, her doctor
classified the case as “unknown cause” and referred the couple to the Barraquer Clinic in
Colombia, in order to undergo IVF. 177
110. The couple programmed a trip to Colombia around October 25, 2001; 178 but this trip
to Colombia, where the second phase of IVF would be carried out, was not made. Once
again, the couple decided to begin preparing for IVF to be performed in Colombia; however,
on March 7, 2002, Ms. Arroyo was diagnosed with “intramural fibroids.” 179 On April 4, 2002,
she had a uterine myomectomy. 180 On April 15 a biopsy was carried out. 181
111. In 2003, the couple adopted a child. In 2006, Ms. Arroyo became pregnant and gave
birth to a daughter on June 25, 2007. 182
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Karen Espinoza and Héctor Jiménez
progesterone: 1 ml, and Omifín for five days (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex
X, folio 4990).
173
Affidavit of Joaquinita Arroyo Fonseca (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III,
annex X, folios 5266 and 5267). Cf. Certifications from Clinica Ultrasonido Paseo Colon, S.A. of ultrasounds for
follicular monitoring of March 24 and 27, and September 7, 1992 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions
brief, volume III, annex X, folio 4991, 4993, 4994 and 5267).
174
Cf. Certification from Laboratorio Clínico Doctor Valenciano, UCR, of an ultrasound for follicular monitoring
of April 23, 1992 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folio 4992). Certification
from Laboratorio Clínico Doctor Valenciano, UCR for a spermogram dated March 29, 1995 (file of annexes to the
pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folio 5003).
175
In this regard Joaquinita Arroyo indicated that they “began the testing protocol that included fresh
procedures to monitor ovulation, ultrasounds, a radiological study of the uterine cavity and Fallopian tubes.”
Affidavit of Joaquinita Arroyo Fonseca (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume IV, annex XI,
folio 5268), and Certifications from the Centro Médico de Diagnostico por Ultrasonido “La California” of vaginal
ultrasounds of April 18, May 14 and September 5, 1996, and October 28 and 29, 1997 (file of annexes to the
pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folios 5010, 5011, 5014, 5016 and 5017)
176
Cf. Certification of diagnosis laparoscopy from the Costa Rican Social Security Institute’s Hospital Mexico
(file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folios 5044 to 5046).
177
Cf. Report of the treating physician referring the case to the specialist at the Barraquer Clinic in Bogotá,
Colombia, dated October 13, 2001 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folio
5050).
178
Affidavit of Joaquinita Arroyo Fonseca (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume IV,
annex X, folios 5271).
179
Cf. Certification from Centro Médico de Diagnostico por Ultrasonido “La California” for a transvaginal
ultrasound on March 7, 2002 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folio 5051).
180
Cf. Certification from the Asociación Hospital Clínica Católica de la Purisima Concepción of uterine
myomectomy of April 4, 2002 (file of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume III, annex X, folios 5053
to 5082).
181
Cf. Certification from Laboratorio “Itopat S.A. of April 15, 2002 (file of annexes to the pleadings and
motions brief, volume III, annex X, folio 5084).
182
Cf. Birth certification of Sofia Alejandra Vega Arroyo from the Civil Registry dated December 6, 2011 (file
of annexes to the pleadings and motions brief, volume IV, annex XI, folio 5316).