LASER ASSISTED PROCEDURES :
- Laser-assisted hatching: It is an Art Technique used in IVF treatment to
- help & improve embryo implantation
- It is used in PGD and PGS for taking embryo biopsies
WHAT IS PGD AND PGS :
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: For existing genetic disease in a couple
- Preimplantation genetic screening: For high risk of genetic disease in fetus.
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
- Advanced age >38
- Zona Hardening