Zooming in on the endometrial factor of recurrent implantation failure

Chibuzor Ifenatuoha, Babatunde Okewale
Human fertility (Cambridge, England) · 2021 · vol. 25(5) , pp. 848–859 · doi:10.1080/14647273.2021.1925976 · PMID:34002655 · W3162056714
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This review examines how endometrial pathologies like polyps, adenomyosis, and Asherman's syndrome negatively impact endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation, contributing to recurrent implantation failure.

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Abstract

fertilisation despite the remarkable clinical and technological advancement made at improving assisted reproductive technology. The primary purpose of the endometrium is to provide a receptive site for the implantation of the blastocyst and support its growth and subsequent development. Endometrial pathologies such as endometrial polyps, adenomyosis, Asherman's syndrome, chronic endometritis, and congenital Müllerian ducts defect negatively influence the integrity and receptivity of the endometrium, as well as the implantation of the embryo. This review highlights the implications of these endometrial pathologies and their association with RIF.

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adenomyosis

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Embryo Implantation Endometrium Endometrium Blastocyst Embryo, Mammalian Female Fertilization in Vitro Humans

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