Fertility Decoded

Intralipids (immune treatment)

An intravenous fat emulsion given to 'calm' the immune system, in the hope it aids implantation.

The verdict

Not recommended outside research.

Evidence positions on Intralipids (immune treatment) from HFEA, ESHRE, NICE and ISAR
BodyPosition
HFEA
  • Grey — insufficient evidencefor chance of a baby
ESHRENot recommended

Not recommended for any group (immunology treatments).

Source
NICEDo not use (2026)

NG257 1.42.1: do not use immunological agents, including intralipids, as part of fertility treatment.

Source
ISARNo position

Not addressed in the 2021 ISAR add-ons consensus.

Cochrane evidence base

Meta-analysis of commonly used IVF immunotherapies shows no benefit.

In India

Charged per infusion; varies.

Sources

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