Recurrent implantation failure and thrombophilia

Czech version

Authors: V. Lattová ¹; J. Dostál ¹ ; M. Pešková ¹; A. Sobek jr. ²; M. Procházka ^1,3
Authors‘ workplace: Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika FN, Olomouc, přednosta prof. MUDr. R. Pilka, Ph. D. ¹; Fertimed, Olomouc, doc. A. Sobek ²; Ústav porodní asistence, Fakulta zdravotnických věd LF UP, Olomouc, přednosta doc. MUDr. M. Procházka, Ph. D. ³
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2015; 80(1): 5-10

Overview

Objective:
Bring a comprehensive overview of the available knowledge about the importance of thrombophilic mutations in patients with recurrent implantation failure and summary of therapeutic options.

Design:
Overview study.

Setting:
Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, University Hospital Olomouc.

Methods:
Analysis of literary sources and databases Ovid, Medline.

Conclusion:
Failure of implantation in the context of assisted reproduction is associated with impaired endometrial receptivity. In women with normal anatomy may affect the implantation of embryos during stimulation hormonal changes, immunological factors or thrombophilic mutations. Recurrent implantation failure patients should be tested for the presence of thrombophilic mutations. Subsequently, these patients should be individually consulted and low molecular weight heparin should be used only in indicated cases. According to the available data treatment is recommended only in patients with known acquired or inherited thrombophilic disorder.

Keywords:
IVF, thrombophilia, recurrent implantation failure

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