Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have discovered how an embryo initially attaches to the wall of the uterus—what appears to be one of the earliest steps needed to establish a ...

Establishment of pregnancy is a critical event, and failure of embryo implantation and stromal decidualization in the uterus contribute to significant numbers of pregnancy losses in women. Glands of ...

The window of implantation is defined by the inhibition of uterine epithelial proliferation, structural epithelial cell remodeling, and attenuated estrogen (E2) response. These changes occur via ...

VANDERBILT One of the most vexing causes of infertility is the failure of the embryo to implant in the uterus. It's estimated that roughly three-quarters of all embryos fail to implant properly. And ...

All women undergoing IVF and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy during 2014 were considered for this analysis. In each case, the uterine cavity was evaluated using 3D ultrasound and ...

Pregnancy begins when the fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining. Here's what to know about implantation and how long after fertilization it occurs. Reviewed by Rachel Gurevich, RN When you're ...