What is laser assisted hatching?

• It is Art Technique used in IVF treatment.
• Main purpose to implant the embryo & extracted cells of embryo help to identify the genetic diseases.
• It is used in PGD, PGS, PGT for diagnostic purpose.

Methods of hatching:

• Mechanical hatching
• Chemical hatching
• Laser hatching 

WHY MAJORITY OF EMBRYOS DON’T IMPLANT?

• Embryo quality
• Receptivity of uterine lining
• Female age 

What is PGD?

• Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
• To increases the potential for a successful pregnancy and delivery without genetic diseases.

  Procedure:

• Fertilized egg culture for day 3 & 5 develop into embryo’s

• Day 3 & 5 with help of laser technique one or more cells biopsied from a day 3 or day 5 embryo’s.

• Genetic test performed on biopsied cells

• Embryos free of genetic abnormalities transferred back to uterus/ frozen.

Application of LAH

• Two or more IVF cycle Failed
• Poor embryo quality
• Advanced age >38
• Zona Hardening