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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Immunology
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology

Background:

  • Fetal implantation critically depends on maternal immune system regulation.
  • Implantation failure is potentially linked to aberrant immune responses.
  • Immunological testing is controversially used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) for recurrent implantation failure (RIF).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on immunological testing methods for RIF in ART.
  • To assess the evidence supporting immunological causes and testing benefits in RIF.
  • To highlight the limitations and future directions in immune assessment for RIF.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on peripheral and uterine natural killer cells.
  • Review of literature on chronic endometritis.
  • Review of literature on T-helper cells cytokine ratio.

Main Results:

  • Evidence for immunological causes of RIF and benefits of testing is mixed.
  • Little consensus exists regarding the efficacy of current immunological tests for RIF.
  • Lack of uniformity in testing approaches and heterogeneity of causes limit current understanding.

Conclusions:

  • The maternal immune system plays a significant role in successful implantation.
  • Current immunological testing for RIF lacks consensus and standardization.
  • Personalized medicine approaches are expected to improve future immune assessment in ART for RIF.