Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)-OLD
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a fertilization procedure in which a sperm is injected directly into an egg to achieve fertilization. ICSI is done for male infertility. This procedure is selected if the sperm are felt to be too weak to penetrate the egg themselves or if the number of sperm are too low. Using […]
Assisted Zona Hatching (AZH)
Assisted zona hatching (AZH) is a procedure of assisted reproductive technology in which a small hole is made in the zona pellucida (retrieved egg from IVF), using micromanipulation, thereby facilitating zona hatching to occur. This can be done both mechanically or using a laser. It is thought to not only assist with the hatching process […]
Oocyte Vitrification (Egg Freezing)
Vitrification is a newer method for freezing eggs. Vitrification requires an addition of cryoprotectants before cooling. The cryprotectant acts like antifreeze to decrease the freezing temperature and increase viscosity, so the embryo freezes like a “solid liquid,” and looks like glass. Recent studies have found that vitrification of eggs significantly improves the chances of survival […]
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is an advanced diagnostic test that can be utilized during the in vitro fertilization process to screen embryos for a variety of genetic and chromosomal disorders that can cause implantation failure, miscarriage and birth defects. PGT is done prior to the transfer of the embryos into the uterus during an IVF […]