It's time to pay attention to the endometrium

Robert F Casper

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.1096

It's time to pay attention to the endometrium

Fertil Steril. 2011 Sep;96(3):519-21. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.1096.

Author

Robert F Casper¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Reproductive Sciences, Frances Bloomberg Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. casper@lunenfeld.ca

PMID: 21880272
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.1096

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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MeSH terms

Embryo Implantation / physiology*
Endometriosis / physiopathology*
Endometrium / physiology*
Female
Humans
Infertility, Female / physiopathology*
Pregnancy