Implantation curdettage | endometrial scratching

Some studies have shown that endometrial scratching can improve the chances of implantation (chances of becoming pregnant) and the further development of the pregnancy. Scratching involves lightly scratching the lining of the uterus and is performed during the luteal phase before a planned embryo transfer. The small, localized injury to the uterine lining activates the immune system to release growth hormones and cytokines. These play an important role in the interaction between the prepared uterine lining and the developed embryo during implantation. However, the exact mechanism of action is not yet known. The procedure is usually painless and can be performed without anesthesia. In principle, endometrial scratching is possible at our clinic in Linz before every embryo transfer and is particularly recommended for patients with implantation failure.