Intralipid Infusion
We are continually monitoring the data regarding Covid-19 numbers. Due to the new Omicron variant and rising numbers, we will require you to have a negative Covid-19 test on the day of your infusion and to show evidence of being double vaccinated against Covid-19 (your NHS QR code will be scanned on arrival).
What is Intralipid Infusion
Intralipid is a brand name for a synthetic solution widely used in health care and contains soy bean oil, egg phospholipids and glycerin (1.2% egg yolk phospholipids, 10% soybean oil, 2.25% glycerin and water). The infusion is administered intravenously through a vein in either the hand or the arm.
Who may benefit from an Intralipid Infusion?
Research has suggested that women who have failed to conceive or maintain a pregnancy as a result of abnormal Natural Killer (NK) cell level or function may benefit from the use of Intralipids. Some types of infertility may be caused by a slightly overactive immune system. When this occurs the immune system can attack the egg, sperm and embryo. This can result in difficulty achieving pregnancy, maintaining the pregnancy, or repeated miscarriages. Natural killer (NK) cells are regulated by the immune system. In women who have autoimmune issues, the NK cells can react abnormally to an implanting embryo, treating it as an invading cell and signalling for the body to attack it. Evidence suggests Intralipids may suppress NK cell activity for a sufficient duration of time to enhance implantation, sustain pregnancy and promote a successful reproductive outcome. New research has suggested that women who have experienced recurrent miscarriages or multiple failed IUI or IVF cycles as a result of NK cell activation may benefit from the use of intralipids.
Frequently Asked Questions:
You will need to book an appointment and it usually requires around three hours to complete the procedure, if it is your first infusion, or around 45 minutes if it is a repeat infusion. An Intralipid infusion is delivered directly into the blood stream by intravenous drip and this process is monitored and administered by the nurse. You will be made comfortable throughout the procedure. We advise that you bring along a book or some magazines to read as the procedure is quite lengthy. It is very important that you are not allergic to soy or egg products, and also that you do not have a history of high cholesterol or liver disease. It is administered 4-7 days before embryo transfer or insemination. A further Intralipid infusion is given 4-5 weeks following a positive pregnancy test, to keep the NK cells deactivated until the pregnancy can override the signals being sent by the immune system.
Intralipids are well tolerated by patients with few side effects. Patients who are allergic to soy bean oil, egg or glycerine cannot be given an Intralipid infusion. Side effects such as fever, headache or nausea and vomiting are rare and occur in less than 1% of infusions.
Service Pricing:
Monday - Friday:
Intralipid Infusion (Allow half to one hour): £200.00
Intralipid Infusion - If intralipids supplied by yourself: £180.00
Intralipid Infusion Diluted (Allow two hours): £230.00
Intralipid Infusion Diluted - If intralipids supplied by yourself: £210.00
Intralipid Infusion Diluted or Undiluted given slowly (more than one hour): £230
How do i book an Intralipid Infusion?
Cherish-UK is a private pregnancy and fertility scanning clinic, you can self refer and arrange an appointment at your convenience. To book an Intralipid Infusion please telephone us on 0121 354 4777 or 07580 611 879, fill out our online enquiry form or email us at info@cherish-uk.com
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