What is LEI?
The Local Endometrial Injury (LEI) is a technique for improving the thickness of the uterine endometrium, aiming successful embryo implantation after IVF/ICSI procedure. It is applied before the last menstrual cycle, after which is the ART procedure. The method includes a painless insertion of a very thin catheter in the uterus under ultrasound observation. The actual effect is after the next menstrual cycle when the endometrium is up to 30% thicker. LEI provokes the endometrial growth in the next monthly cycle when the embryo transfer is planned.

How LEI helps?
During the month and under the hormones influence the endometrium goes through some normal changes. Clinical researches show that the thickness and the structure of the endometrium are of great importance for the result of Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). LEI means removing parts of the endometrium via thin scratches, which stimulates the natural tissue growth factors.

When is required?
Local Endometrial Injure is applied in cases of:
- Thin endometrium
- To all patients with planned ART procedure for improving the receptivity of the endometrium

For more than 30 years the team of Dr. Shterev Hospital has been helping thousands of women and couples to feel the greatest joy - to hear the laughter of their baby. In the last years, the success rate in couples with different types of infertility has increased significantly. The main reason for this increase is the application of most modern additional techniques, which help in cases where nature cannot succeed.