New Treatments for Recurrent Implantation Failure with guest Dr. Jenna Turocy
Release Date: 06/04/2025
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đź’™ intrauterine administration of peripheral blood mononuclear cells ahead of embryo transfer (which helps the uterus accept the embryo)
đź’™ intrauterine platelet rich plasma before embryo transfer (which helps the tissue of the uterus grow and rejuvenate)
đź’™ subcutaneous granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (which treats a thin endometrium)
You all know that I love sharing the latest in technology, especially when it can help fertility patients get and stay pregnant.
Thank you, Jenna, for joining me and sharing these novel treatments for RIF.
Thank you for joining me, Jenna!
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