Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Embryo Implantation

Embryo implantation is the process by which a developing embryo attaches to and embeds itself within the lining of the uterus, establishing the connection needed to sustain pregnancy. After fertilization, the embryo travels to the uterus as a blastocyst, where it adheres to the receptive endometrium, invades the ute…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-5657 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Embryo implantation is the process by which a developing embryo attaches to and embeds itself within the lining of the uterus, establishing the connection needed to sustain pregnancy. After fertilization, the embryo travels to the uterus as a blastocyst, where it adheres to the receptive endometrium, invades the uterine wall, and begins forming the placental interface that supplies nutrients and oxygen. Successful implantation depends on precise coordination between a competent embryo and a uterus made receptive by hormonal signaling, a limited period often called the window of implantation. Disruption of this synchrony is a major cause of early pregnancy loss and contributes to failure in assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization. Research published in this field examines the molecular and hormonal control of uterine receptivity, including how human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) signaling promotes decidualization, the transformation of endometrial cells that prepares the uterus to support an implanting embryo. Related work has compared ovarian stimulation strategies, such as mild versus high-dose protocols, for their effect on live birth rates in IVF patients. Together these studies illuminate the reproductive and developmental biology underlying implantation. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to embryo implantation and early pregnancy.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Embryology (ISSN 3070-5657).

Journal editorial board
Kei-ichiro Ishiguro · Japan Colin Ockleford · United Kingdom Thimios Mitsiadis · Switzerland

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