EMMA and ALICE tests
Endometrial health is one of the key factors which can impact reproductive health, in fact studies have shown that as high as 20% of fertility problems are potentially caused by issues with the endometrium.
What are EMMA and ALICE tests?
Why would I have bacteria in my womb?
How are the tests done?
Are there any risks?
Who can benefit from EMMA or ALICE testing?
- have had three or more implantation failures following the transfer of good quality embryos or who have had a failed treatment using embryos created with donated gametes or donated embryos
- have endometriosis. We recommend this as some reports describe alterations in bacteria in patients with endometriosis
- people who have suffered recurrent miscarriage and who have had a D&C procedure, we recommend this as the microbiome can change after such a procedure