Intralipid Therapy
In IVF Treatment
Intralipid therapy in IVF: Explore how Intralipid infusions can enhance fertility treatments by modulating immune responses, reducing inflammation, and improving embryo implantation rates. Discover the benefits, research findings, and potential risks of this innovative approach to support successful in vitro fertilization outcomes.
Who May Benefit from an Intralipid Infusion in IVF?
In recent years, Intralipid infusions have gained attention in the field of reproductive medicine, particularly within the context of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Originally developed as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for patients requiring total parenteral nutrition, Intralipid an intravenous fat emulsion—has, in certain cases, emerged as a supportive therapy for improving IVF outcomes.
Women with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: One of the most significant areas of interest regarding Intralipid infusion is its use in women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss. Research has indicated that some women may have an underlying immunological predisposition that contributes to embryo rejection. Intralipid may help modulate the immune response, potentially creating a more favourable environment for implantation and reducing the risk of miscarriage.
Women with Multiple Failed IVF Cycles: For women who have undergone several failed IVF cycles, Intralipid infusion might be considered as an adjunct treatment. Some evidence suggests that the infusion could improve pregnancy rates by supporting better implantation rates in certain populations, particularly those with immune dysfunction.
Donor Egg Recipients: Women receiving donated eggs might also benefit from Intralipid infusions, particularly if they have a history of implantation failures. Since such patients may have different immunological profiles, modulating the immune response might aid in increasing the chances of successful implantation.
Patients Undergoing Embryo Transfer in the Presence of High Natural Killer (NK) Cell Activity: While the role of NK cells in embryo implantation is still being researched, some studies suggest that elevated NK cell activity can impact successful implantation. Intralipid infusions may play a role in modulating NK cell activity, though clinical protocols often vary in this context.
How intralipids work?
Intralipids have been shown to lower the activity of the NK cells component of our immune system. Studies have found that intralipids can help to regulate the NK cells, allowing the embryo to implant on the uterine wall and grow normally....
Intralipids In IVF?
Intralipids have a suppressive action on certain components of the mother's immune system, essentially safeguarding the embryo from the immune reactions which might otherwise result in implantation failure...
NK Cell Testing
There is evidence to suggest that NK Cells in the blood of some women could be contributing to miscarriage. We have developed an accurate method of testing the number and the activity of blood and uterine NK cells...