Fertility Decoded

Intrauterine culture

Culturing embryos inside the body (via a device) rather than in the lab incubator.

The verdict

Not shown to improve outcomes.

Evidence positions on Intrauterine culture from HFEA, ESHRE, NICE and ISAR
BodyPosition
HFEA
  • Grey — insufficient evidencefor chance of a baby
ESHRENot for routine use

Not recommended for routine clinical use (grouped with intravaginal/intrauterine culture devices).

Source
NICENot addressed

Not addressed in NG257.

ISARNo position

Not addressed in the 2021 ISAR add-ons consensus.

In India

Uncommon in India; varies.

Sources

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