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8-cell embryo in the process of assisted hatching "Assisted hatching" (AH) is a procedure that involves creating a small hole in the zona pellucida, a shell-like protein investiture surrounding the fertilized egg. On or around the fifth day, the zona pellucida "hatches" and the embryo, now called a blastocyst, is ready to implant. Studies have suggested that a certain subgroup of IVF patients stand a better chance of success with the procedure. This includes patients having culture in a laboratory setting, high doses of ovulation medication, advanced age, higher FSH levels, thick zona and previous IVF failures. Studies have shown, however, that AH is of no benefit when performed on every embryo. In fact, the procedure is time consuming, adds to the cost of IVF and may in fact damage healthy embryos. So, avoiding this on the first go-around is the normal policy unless factors would indicate you would likely benefit. Who should be treated with assisted hatching? The most commonly used indications for assisted hatching with IVF case are: Age Facto - Couples having IVF with the female partner's
age over 37 Embryo quality facto - Couples
having IVF with poor quality embryos (excessive fragmentation or slow
rates of cell division) How is assisted hatching performed? 1. The embryo is held with a specialized holding pipette. 2. A very delicate, hollow needle is used to expel an acidic solution against the outer "shell" (zona pellucida) of the embryo. 3. A small hole is made in the shell by digesting it with the acidic solution. 4. The embryo is then washed and put back in culture in the incubator. 5. The embryo transfer procedure is done shortly after the hatching procedure. Embryo transfer places the embryos in the woman's uterus where they will hopefully implant and develop to result in a live birth. Pregnancy rates Pregnancy rates for in vitro fertilization procedures with assisted hatching have been shown in some published studies to be higher than for IVF without hatching. There is an improvement in implantation and pregnancy rates in our IVF clinic with the use of assisted hatching. This is not seen in all IVF programs. It is possible to damage embryos with hatching and lower the pregnancy rate in a program. Therefore, it is essential that if assisted hatching is done, it must be expertly performed by properly trained embryologists. The actual pregnancy and live birth rates seen in an individual IVF center will vary according to the hatching technique used, the overall quality of the laboratory, the skill of the individual performing the hatching, the embryo transfer skills of the physician, and other factors Advantages of the Assisted Hatching Procedure Many couples elect to pursue assisted hatching during their IVF procedures. This is because the technique is associated with a number of benefits including:
Disadvantages
of the Assisted Hatching Procedure
Success
Rates of Assisted Hatching Additional Cost: $500.00
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