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endometrial receptivity array
A diagnostic molecular test used in assisted reproduction to analyse the endometrium and estimate whether it is in a receptive state for embryo implantation. It is intended to help identify the window of implantation and to guide the timing of personalized embryo transfer, especially in selected IVF contexts. It is also known as endometrial receptivity assay; ERA; ERA test.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Level of specialization High
Definition source Reproducción Asistida ORG
Variants
Synonym
endometrial receptivity assay
Formal
Formal
Abbreviation
ERA
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

array de receptividad endometrial

Valenciano

array de receptivitat endometrial
test de receptivitat endometrial
Associated concepts
Is accompanied by
frozen embryo transfer cycle
endometrial preparation
progesterone exposure
hormonal monitoring
embryo transfer planning
May cause
displacement of the implantation window
optimization of embryo transfer timing
improvement of implantation rate
personalized embryo transfer
increased likelihood of pregnancy success
mild pelvic discomfort
vaginal spotting
bleeding
cramping
infection
Examples
The endometrial receptivity array (ERA) test aims to identify the WOI in those undergoing IVF, thus enabling the timing of embryo transfer to be adjusted (Díaz-Gimeno et al., 2013).
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endometrial receptivity array test