Study reveals how the uterine microbiome may impact pregnancy success

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A study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin has revealed how the uterine microbiome may impact pregnancy success in assisted reproductive technologies like IVF. Findings suggest biological signals traditionally used for embryo transfer timing may require reassessment.

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered new evidence that the communities of bacteria living in the uterus may play an important role in determining whether pregnancy is successful following assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF. Among the key findings was one notable surprise, which suggests the biological signals that have long been used to govern the timing of embryo transfer may be misleading.