EMMA and ALICE Test

Service Description

Please book this test between your cycle days 15 and 25. This is a biopsy from the lining of your womb; you may take Ibuprofen before coming in. ALICE detects the bacteria causing chronic endometritis, a condition affecting 30% of infertile patients that is linked to implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage. EMMA provides information on the proportions of all endometrial bacteria, including those linked to higher pregnancy rates. Includes ALICE. It gives information on the microbiome. Patient Information links: 1. https://www.igenomix.co.uk/our-services/emma 2. https://www.igenomix.co.uk/our-services/alice Please read HFEA advice on add-on tests and treatments for further information: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/treatment-add-ons/#what-are-treatment-add-ons

Contact Details

• P4 Fertility at Midland Health

  23a Highfield Road, Birmingham B15 3DP, UK

• P4 Fertility at Harborne Road

  81 Harborne Rd, Birmingham B15 3HG, UK