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Fertility Glossary

Immune therapy add-ons

Steroids, intralipids or immunoglobulin offered for failed cycles.

Add-ons

Immune treatments such as corticosteroids, intralipid infusions and intravenous immunoglobulin are sometimes offered after repeated implantation failure or miscarriage. Evidence of benefit is weak, they carry real side effects and cost, and they are distinct from proven treatment of confirmed antiphospholipid syndrome. Ask for the evidence in your specific situation.

Also known as: intralipids, IVIG, steroids for implantation, natural killer cell testing

Related Australia guides

Sources

  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (eshre.eu)
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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