ERA is a test to determine at what point in time the endometrium is most receptive for a successful implantation.
It checks the genetic level, and whether or not the endometrium is receptive to implantation, on the day of the embryo transfer, when transferring a frozen-thawed blastocyst.
Sometimes, even when the endometrium is purposely put in a possible condition for implantation after repeated cases of implantation failure, it is not optimal at a genetic level.
*During the test cycle, there will be no transfers. We will only do the test.
Test Method
We will use the same medicine that is used in the hormone support cycle timed just like a thawed embryo transfer.
1. Thawed Embryo Transfer Cases
（1）Estrogen will be taken from Day 2 of menstruation.
（2）We will check the thickness of the endometrium around Day 12 of menstruation (those far away, may be omitted).
（3）Progesterone use will begin and on Day 5 of use, endometrial tissue sample will be taken and sent away for the test.
2. Natural Cycle Cases
After ovulation is confirmed, on the 5th day endometrial cell tissues will be collected and submitted for testing.
Test Results
2-3 weeks will be needed until the test results are ready.
Regarding Endometrial Tissue Retrieval
he procedure will take about 5 minutes.
In most cases it will be done without anesthesia.It is not necessary to stop eating before this procedure.
However, because there may be pain associated with the insertion of the curette, the procedure can be done under a local anesthetic.
If there is pain at the time of tissue sampling, it is the kind of pain expected during menstruation and will only be for an instant.
For patients who have low tolerance to pain, the dispensing of pain killers will be considered by patient request through consultation.
Additionally it is very rare, but a general anesthesia (intravenous) is sometimes requested.
It is possible to handle this request, but because fasting and pretreatment is necessary, please let us know beforehand if you strongly want this treatment.
A separate fee is needed for anesthesia and pretreatment.
*Additional charges apply for anesthesia and pretreatment.
*On the day of the event, you can only take a shower (no bathing). Sexual intercourse is also not allowed.
Endometrial Receptivity Analysis（ERA）Costs
For ERA inspections, we will take a prepayment and settle the account after the inspection.
If the advance payment was made by credit card, a 5% handling fee will be charged on the refund amount when the payment is refunded.
Treatment Location
Patients having IVF done at our clinic
All other Patients
Number of samples collected in a cycle
1 specimen
2 specimens
1 specimen
2 specimens
Number of Inspections
1st Cycle
Re-examination
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1st Cycle
Re-examination
for precise results.
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ERA Costs
Before Tax
¥123,880
¥100,070
¥223,950
¥223,880
¥200,070
¥323,950
Including Tax
¥136,268
¥110,077
¥246,345
¥246,268
¥220,077
¥356,345
Prepayment
¥130,000
¥130,000
¥230,000
¥230,000
¥230,000
¥330,000
ERA-EMMA-ALICE Costs
Item
Cost
ERA-EMMA-ALICE (3 tests simultaneously)
Before Tax
¥150,350
Including Tax
¥165,385
ERA-EMMA-ALICE test
Before Tax
¥59,850
Including Tax
¥65,835
*If you want only EMMA test
Before Tax
¥59,850
Including Tax
¥65,835
ALICE test only
Before Tax
¥45,000
Including Tax
¥49,500
Costs of medicine, ultrasound, other tests, basic consultation are done at a separate cost.
As for the ERA test, sometimes it will be necessary to retest due to an inadequate sample because it is very difficult to collect a good sample.
If a retest is necessary due to inadequate sample the test fee will be free, but please understand that we will still have to charge for the medicine.
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