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PGT screens embryos for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities before transfer, improving pregnancy success and reducing miscarriage risk. Types of PGT PGT-A (Aneuploidy): Detects abnormal chromosome numbers (e.g., Down syndrome), ideal for older patients or those with recurrent pregnancy loss. PGT-M (Monogenic Disorders): Screens for specific inherited conditions (e.g., cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy) if parents are carriers. PGT-SR (Structural Rearrangements): Identifies…

Laser-assisted hatching uses a precise laser to create a small opening in the embryo’s zona pellucida (outer shell) to aid hatching and implantation. When It’s Used Women over 38 with thicker zona pellucida. Patients with repeated implantation failures. Embryos with thickened or abnormal zonae, often due to freezing or culture conditions. Procedure Performed in the lab just before embryo transfer.…

Embryo transfer media are specialized solutions used during the transfer process to protect embryos and enhance implantation. How It Works The media mimics uterine fluid, containing compounds like hyaluronic acid to promote embryo adhesion to the uterine lining. Embryos are loaded into a soft catheter and placed in the uterus under ultrasound guidance. The procedure is quick (5–10 minutes), painless,…

EmbryoGen and BlastGen are advanced culture media containing granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a protein that mimics the uterine environment to support embryo development. Details EmbryoGen: Used for cleavage-stage embryos (days 1–3) to promote early growth and cell division. BlastGen: Supports blastocyst-stage embryos (days 5–6), enhancing implantation potential. Purpose: Improves embryo quality and pregnancy rates, especially for patients with implantation challenges.…

Blastocyst culture involves growing embryos in the lab for 5–6 days until they reach the blastocyst stage (100+ cells), compared to cleavage-stage transfer (day 3, 6–8 cells). Why It Matters Improved Selection: Only the strongest embryos reach the blastocyst stage, allowing us to select those with the highest implantation potential. Better Timing: Transfer aligns with the uterus’s natural receptivity window.…

ICSI is a specialized IVF technique designed for severe male infertility or cases where standard fertilization has failed. A single sperm is injected directly into a mature egg to facilitate fertilization. Procedures Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA): A fine needle extracts sperm from the epididymis, ideal for obstructive azoospermia (e.g., post-vasectomy). Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE): A small tissue sample is…

ICSI is a specialized IVF technique designed for severe male infertility or cases where standard fertilization has failed. A single sperm is injected directly into a mature egg to facilitate fertilization. How It Works Sperm Selection: Our embryologists select the healthiest sperm using high-magnification microscopy. Injection: A fine needle injects the sperm directly into the egg’s cytoplasm. Monitoring: Fertilized eggs…

IVF is a cornerstone of assisted reproductive technology, offering hope to individuals and couples facing infertility challenges such as blocked fallopian tubes, male factor infertility, ovulation disorders, or unexplained infertility. What to Expect Ovarian Stimulation: You’ll receive fertility medications (e.g., FSH, LH) to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs. Monitoring via ultrasounds and blood tests ensures optimal response. Egg…