Assisted Hatching of Embryos United Arab Emirates

What Is Assisted Hatching?
After an egg is fertilized in the laboratory, the cells begin to divide. During these initial stages of development, the embryo is contained in a layer of proteins known as the Zona Pellucida. In order to successfully implant into the uterine lining, an embryo has to hatch out of the Zona Pellucida and attach to the walls of the uterus.

Assisted Hatching is a newer lab technique that was developed when fertility experts observed that embryos with a thin Zona Pellucida had a higher rate of implantation during IVF. With assisted hatching, an embryologist uses Micromanipulation under a microscope to create a small hole in the Zona Pellucida. This happens on the fourth day of embryo development when the embryos contain an average of six to eight cells.

The process of assisted hatching uses a mechanical needle or a laser beam to create a precise opening in the outer coating allowing the embryo to escape and hatch.