Prednisolone

The big rate-limiting step in test tube baby treatment is the successful implantation of the embryo. It is known that the uterus identifies the embryo as a foreign body and there is a physiological reaction and secretion of steroids to blunt the immune-rejection reaction. Prednisolone tablets are immune suppressive and in some ways are expected to support the implantation of the embryos. These are given in relatively low doses and do not affect the body’s immunity generally. They are given only to tide over the period of implantation.

It is important to note that this treatment is “empirical” and not evidence-based and we don’t offer it to all patients.