The endometrium increases in size throughout the menstrual cycle due to the action of female sex hormones. Specifically, endometrial growth is produced by the effect of estrogens and progesterone.
If the endometrium is receptive, the embryo will be able to implant and pregnancy will occur. Otherwise, the pregnancy test would be negative. Therefore, it is essential that the embryo transfer in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment be performed when the endometrium is receptive in order to increase the probability of success.
Read the full article on: Endometrial Receptivity Array (ERA): Procedure and Success Rates ( 72).
By Gustavo Daniel Carti M.D. (gynecologist), Luis Rodríguez Tabernero M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Pilar Alamá Faubel M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Victoria Moliner BSc, MSc (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 10/27/2022
