Uterine receptivity: The ability of the uterus to allow for an embryo to implant. Uterus is receptive only during the window of implantation, from six to ten days after ovulation.
(IUI ) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), sex has been shown to increase pregnancy rates. The reasons include the fact that more sperm are being deposited; and that chemicals called prostglandins in the semen may increase uterine receptivity to the ...
Stress affects uterine receptivity through an ovarian-independent pathway. Hum Reprod, 24(4): 945-53. [Abstract] [Full-text] Effect of ghrelin on gonadotrophin secretion in women during the menstrual cycle. Hum Reprod, 24(4): 976-81.
See also: Myoma, Implantation, Fibroid, Congenital, Adhesion
 
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