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Many IVF cycles result in implantation failure, with of the transferring of good-quality embryos. Although a good-quality embryo is the best starting point, the embryo also needs to be transferred to a receptive endometrium.

What is the endometrium?

Endometrium is a tissue lining the interior of the uterus where the embryo implants and resides during pregnancy.
Each month the endometrium prepares for the arrival of an embryo. When this does not occur, menstruation begins.
A healthy endometrium is rich in healthy bacteria: the endometrial flora.

Why does the endometrium matter?

Problems with the endometrial lining are one of the leading causes of infertility in women.

What is Chronic Endometritis?

Chronic Endometritis is a persistent inflammation of the endometrial lining caused by the infection of the uterine cavity mainly by bacterial pathogens that cannot be identified using conventional methods.

What is ALICE Test?

ALICE (Analysis of Infectious Chronic Endometritis) detects the bacteria causing chronic endometritis and recommends adequate treatment.

Features

Indications
Benefits

Is ALICE for you?

This test is recommended if:

You have suffered a pregnancy loss, especially recurrent implantation failure.
You are undergoing assisted reproduction treatment

Why use ALICE?

ALICE provides accurate information, leading to a successful treatment of chronic endometritis, improving the patient’s reproductive outcome

If ALICE tests positive, the report will focus on the detection of the specific bacteria causing the condition.
A list with the recommended antibiotics and probiotics will be provided depending on ALICE results.