A 2024 study combined the results of 14 studies analyzing how hysteroscopy impacts IVF success, finding improvements in live birth rate, pregnancy rate and no change in miscarriage rate.
Fibroids and polyps
A new study reviewed how fibroids can compromise the endometrium and prevent embryo implantation, identifying key issues such as disrupted blood flow and vascular changes, abnormal endometrial peristalsis, inflammatory responses, and changes in the microbiome.
A 2024 study found that patients with recurrent pregnancy loss have congenital uterine anomalies at a rate of 8-19%, with 23% having adenomyosis.
This post covers the variety of reasons embryos can fail to implant or miscarry, including as a result of advanced maternal age, chromosomal translocations, lifestyle, endometritis, the microbiota, immunological issues, endometrial receptivity, the clinic, and more. Note that this is not a complete list, and will be updated periodically.