Intravenous Intralipids & immunoglobulins

Intravenous Intralipids

If the female immune system has an increased proportion of natural killer cells, treatment with Intralipid may be promising. Intralipid is an intravenous emulsion that was actually developed for the artificial (intravenous) nutrition of people who can no longer swallow and has been routinely used for years in post-surgical aftercare, among other things. It does not contain any blood derivatives, such as immunoglobulins. Intralipid suppresses the activity of natural killer cells. Various studies have shown that this type of therapy can have a positive effect on both implantation and live birth rates.

The infusion is also used in fertility treatment to regulate the immune system and prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy. Special nutrients and immunomodulatory substances are administered intravenously. The aim is to promote the implantation of the fertilized egg and reduce repeated implantation problems. The infusion is carried out individually after a detailed diagnosis and under medical supervision. Infusions of this type can be a valuable addition to other therapeutic measures, especially for couples with proven immunological disorders or an increased risk of miscarriage, in order to improve the chances of a successful pregnancy.

Intralipids do not work immediately. Therefore, the first infusion should be started in the pre-cycle of artificial insemination, with the second infusion taking place during follicular puncture. Several studies have shown that in 99 percent of patients, natural killer cells were suppressed just one week after the second infusion. If the pregnancy test is positive, treatment can be continued every four weeks until the 12th week of pregnancy, depending on the situation.

Intravenous immunoglobulins

This type of infusion is used in fertility treatment to support the immune system and prepare the mother's immune system for pregnancy. Immunomodulatory substances such as immunoglobulins (IG) are administered intravenously. The aim is to promote a balanced ratio of immune cells, which supports the implantation of the fertilized egg and can reduce repeated miscarriages. The infusion is carried out individually according to a diagnostic plan and under medical supervision. Infusions of this type can be a useful addition to other fertility treatments, especially in cases of proven immunological disorders or an increased risk of implantation problems.