ISSN 1518 0557
Platelet-rich plasma as an adjuvant in the endometrial preparation of patients with refractory endometrium

2018; 22
Aixa Maria Molina, José Sanches, William Sanches, Vanessa Vielma
JBRA Assist. Reprod. 2018; 22 (1):42-48

Received February 20, 2017
Accepted October 14, 2017
Abstract

Objective: To improve endometrial quality and implantation rates after the administration of platelet-rich plasma in patients with refractory endometrium. Methods: 19 patients undergoing in vitro fertilization, aged between 33 and 45 years with a history of refractory endometrium, to whom platelet rich plasma was given by infusion with a catheter into the uterine cavity on the tenth day of the hormone replacement therapy, and then 72 hours after the first administration. Results: Endometrial thicknesses >7mm was reported with the first use; and in all cases, endometrial thicknesses >9mm were evident after the second administration. The entire study group qualified for Embryo Transfer at the blastocyst stage. We had 73.7% of positive pregnancy tests, of which 26.3% yielded live births; 26.3% ongoing pregnancies; 10.5% biochemical pregnancies; 5.3% anembryonic pregnancies and 5.3% had fetal death (16 weeks). Conclusions: Platelet-rich plasma and its biostimulation effects on the endometrial microvasculature seems to be beneficial to patients with refractory endometrium, providing an increase in endometrial receptivity and a consequent increase in implantation rates. As an autologous resource, they are easy to obtain and inexpensive. Thus, we recommend it to be included in the different protocols for endometrial preparation, including those in which a natural cycle is preferred.


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