Use of vaginal Lactobacilli for improving the success rate of in vitro fertilization
US11278581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/367
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides for a method for improving the success rate of in vitro fertilization in women hosting abnormal vaginal microbiota. The method comprises the steps of: (i) selecting a woman suspected of hosting abnormal vaginal microbiota (AVM); (ii) administering to the woman a suitable antibiotic administered in an amount and duration effective to reduce the quantity of abnormal vaginal microbiota hosted by the woman; (iii) administering to the woman via vaginal administration an amount of Lactobacillus species in an amount sufficient to colonize the vaginal mucosa; and, (iv) transferring an embryo to the woman.
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