Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool

Dr. Braverman

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Reply Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool Posted on: Oct 19, 2010 at 9:52pm
There is new literature that has looked at the cytokine levels in the uterine cavity as an adjunct to the peripheral blood levels. Among them are LIF(leukemic inhibiting factor) and IL-18 and there are direct associations between these levels and the success of implantation at IVF cycles. The causes of the fluctuations were not discussed and are most likely related to the many immune issues we discuss on the website, but it is another tool to assess those most likely to benefit from treatment.
Collection will be a simple saline wash of the uterine cavity with a catheter the size of what we use to do inseminations. We are working with our lab now to set up the proper assays so we can begin to look more closely at the uterine environment and how the cytokine and protein levels are affecting implantation and miscarriages.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.

Evina

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Re: Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool Posted on: Mar 14, 2011 at 1:05am
Hello Dr. Braverman,
I came across a study using "Lipiodol flushing" for unexplained infertility patients and being mostly beneficial for patients with mild Endometriosis. It is performed by Hysterosalpingography. I was interested in your thoughts about the treatment being beneficial for the patients with high Uterine Nk cells or elevated NK activity?

Thank you,
Eva

Dr. Braverman

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Reply Re: Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool Posted on: Mar 16, 2011 at 3:33am
havent seen it please send me reference i would be happy to review it and give you my opinion.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.

Evina

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Re: Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool Posted on: Mar 16, 2011 at 4:06am
I have sent the information by email. Thank you.
Eva

anhelgri

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Re: Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool Posted on: Jan 8, 2012 at 12:30pm
Could you post links or at least citations to the research? I'd very much appreciate it.

Dr. Braverman

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Reply Re: Intra Uterine cytokines and implantation. Another tool Posted on: Jan 10, 2012 at 9:45pm
these studies were performed in Australia, had several patients go for the treatments without success but science is not the study of one.
I will try and find the citation that they sent to me.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.