Assisted hatching is a technology which helps
embryos to attach to the womb of the woman. Pregnancy cannot occur unless the
human embryo hatches.
The unfertilised egg is surrounded by a shell called
zonapellucida. The zonapellucida ensures that only one sperm cell enters and
thus fertilises the egg. After fertilisation of the egg, zonapellucida keeps
the cells of the embryo together.
It has been observed that women older than 37 years of age, have
a tendency to produce eggs with a harder zonapellucida than younger women. The
same goes for women with a high level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
This can be diagnosed from a blood sample.
A harder zonapellucida may interfere with the egg hatching
process and thus not attach to the woman’s womb. Hatching of the egg is
necessary to become pregnant.
At
Southend Fertility & IVF, we offer laser assisted hatching, which is a
gentle and safe way to weaken a part of zonapellucida. After treating the
fertilised egg with laser assisted hatching, we transfer the embryo into the
woman’s womb. In most cases the embryo will attach for normal growth and
development.
We offer laser assisted hatching for patients who have
undergone repeated implantation failures and/or in cases
where the woman is over 37 years of age.
We treat each couple/patient on an individual basis . Therefore,
the likelihood of improved chances for pregnancy is assessed medically for each
couple before recommending laser assisted hatching.
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