We’d like to share a growing area of interest in reproductive medicine: The endometrial microbiome.

Sep 2025 | Tips & Tricks

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This unique microbial community resides within the uterus and plays a vital role in reproductive health. In a balanced environment, Lactobacillus species dominate, producing lactic acid that helps maintain an acidic pH and suppress the growth of potentially harmful bacteria. A stable microbiome is increasingly linked to improved implantation and pregnancy outcomes.

Our collaboration with Varinos and the Endometrial Microbiome Test (EMT) offers a way to evaluate this microbial balance, providing insights that may support clinical decision-making.

As we continue to explore the connection between microbiome health and fertility, we invite you to consider:

 

Could EMT help improve outcomes for your IVF patients?

If you’re curious to learn more or would like to discuss how EMT could fit into your workflow, we’d be happy to connect. If you want to dive deeper into the topic, we recommend reading the article Evidence that the endometrial microbiota has an effect on implantation success or failure.”

 

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