It's time to pay attention to the endometrium

Casper RF, Robert F. Casper
Fertility and sterility · 2011 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.1096 · PMID:21880272
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This review examines the endometrium's crucial role in assisted reproductive technology, discussing ultrasound's importance in assessing its characteristics and hypothesizing how a thin endometrium may impede implantation.

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Abstract

The physiologic importance of the endometrium in assisted reproductive technology is now receiving much research attention. The historical importance of ultrasound for determination of endometrial pattern, thickness and contractility is reviewed and speculation provided for a possible mechanism of the adverse effect of thin endometrium on implantation.

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endometriosis

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Embryo Implantation Endometriosis Endometrium Infertility, Female Embryo Implantation Endometriosis Endometrium Female Humans Infertility, Female Pregnancy

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