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How to improve Thin Endometrium in Cases of Female Infertility

Gangadhar Sahoo, Vishy Agrawal

Keywords : Endometrium thickness, Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, Infertility, Stem cell therapy, Thin endometrium

Citation Information : Sahoo G, Agrawal V. How to improve Thin Endometrium in Cases of Female Infertility. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2018; 10 (2):81-83.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1565

Published Online: 01-01-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2018; The Author(s).


Abstract

Thin endometrium is frequently encountered during the treatment of female infertility. It is associated with lower implantation and pregnancy rates. Adequate growth is an integral step in endometrial receptivity and embryo implantation. Several modalities have been studied and include extended estrogen, pentoxifylline, tocopherol, low-dose aspirin, acupuncture, neuromuscular stimulation, L-arginine, vaginal sildenafil, granulocyte colonystimulating factor (G-CSF), and stem cell therapy. Studies show that vaginal sildenafil appears to be the first-line therapy option, G-CSF appears to be a potential second option, while stem cell therapy appears a new promising treatment modality.


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