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Laser Assisted Hatching 

Blastocyst Culture and Transfer

What is Laser Assisted Hatching ?

Laser-assisted hatching is a cutting-edge technology used in conjunction with IVF treatment at AROGYAM IVF to enhance the chances of successful embryo implantation.

Overview

Laser Assisted Hatching (LAH) is a cutting-edge technique used to enhance the chances of successful implantation during IVF treatment. At AROGYAM IVF, we offer LAH to individuals experiencing unexplained IVF failure or poor prognosis with IVF treatment.

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The process involves creating a small crack in the protective shell surrounding the embryo, called zona pellucida, to facilitate hatching and implantation. This precise and controlled procedure helps overcome obstacles preventing implantation, leading to successful pregnancy.

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By incorporating LAH into our IVF treatment protocols, our expert team at AROGYAM IVF aims to optimize implantation rates and increase the chances of successful pregnancy for our patients.​

Why Laser Assisted Hatching is Done?

Laser Assisted Hatching (LAH) is a specialized technique used to enhance the chances of successful implantation during IVF treatment. At AROGYAM IVF, our expert fertility team recommends LAH in specific cases where it can significantly improve pregnancy rates.

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You may be a suitable candidate for LAH if:​

  • You have experienced two or more failed IVF cycles

  • You have elevated FSH levels

  • Your embryos are of poor quality

  • You are 38 years or older

  • You have unexplained infertility

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LAH is particularly beneficial for women with thick zona pellucida, which can be due to advanced age or high FSH levels. Additionally, LAH can aid in the implantation of frozen or thawed embryos with hardened zona pellucida.

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It's essential to discuss the pros and cons of LAH with your fertility doctor and consider the additional costs involved. Our team at AROGYAM IVF will guide you through the process and help you make an informed decision.

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Laser Assisted

Hatching Procedure 

The LAH procedure is performed on the 3rd day after the IVF cycle, while the embryo is still in the laboratory. Our expert team uses specialized laser technology to create a precise breach in the zona pellucida, enhancing the chances of successful implantation.

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The Procedure:​​

  1. The embryology lab uses specialized instruments to perform the LAH procedure.

  2. A laser is used to soften the zona pellucida, creating an opening.

  3. The laser does not come into direct contact with the embryo, ensuring its safety.

  4. The entire process is quick, taking only a few seconds.​

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Advantages of LAH at AROGYAM IVF:​

  • Higher accuracy compared to other assisted hatching procedures

  • Reduced risk of embryo damage due to minimal handling

  • Enhanced safety due to predetermined laser accuracy

  • Improved pregnancy success rates

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Our team at AROGYAM IVF takes every precaution to minimize risks associated with LAH, ensuring a safe and successful procedure.s.​

Why Choose Arogyam IVF?

At Arogyam IVF, we offer a comprehensive range of fertility treatments, backed by a strong network, experienced doctors,

and a patient-centric approach. Here's what sets Arogyam IVF apart:​​​​

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  1. Exceptional Success Rates: Arogyam IVF has achieved remarkable success rates, thanks to our cutting-edge technology, expert doctors, and personalized care.

  2. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Our modern fertility clinic is equipped with the latest technology, ensuring efficient and effective treatment.

  3. Experienced Fertility Specialists: Our team of experienced fertility doctors works closely with each patient, providing expert guidance and tailored treatment plans.

  4. Personalized Fertility Treatment: We recognize that each couple's fertility journey is unique. Our personalized approach focuses on individual medical history, diagnosis, and specific needs.

  5. Comprehensive Fertility Services: Arogyam IVF offers a wide range of fertility treatments, including IVF, ICSI, IUI, Cryopreservation, and Donor Programs.

  6. Patient-Centric Care: Our dedicated team provides compassionate support and guidance throughout your fertility journey, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.​

Do’s and Don’ts 

  • Stage 1: Birth Control Pills or Oestrogen
    Your doctor may recommend oestrogen or birth control tablets before you begin IVF therapy. This is used to regulate the time of your menstrual cycle and prevent the growth of ovarian cysts. It enables your doctor to manage your treatment and increase the number of mature eggs collected during the egg retrieval operation.
  • Stage 2: Ovarian Stimulation
    In a normal woman, each menstrual cycle results in the production of one egg. However, several eggs are necessary for IVF. The likelihood of creating a healthy embryo improves when more than one egg is used. To boost your body's egg production, you'll be given fertility medications. You'll be prescribed injectable hormone medications during your IVF cycle to encourage all of the eggs in that cycle to develop at once and completely.
  • Stage 3: Ultrasound Examination
    To evaluate how well the medications on your ovaries are working, a vaginal ultrasound test is performed at regular intervals. If the outcome is bad, it's possible that your doctor will suggest stopping the IVF treatment cycle. You and your doctor will decide together on this.
  • Stage 4: Egg Retrieval
    The egg retrieval procedure is carried out 36 hours following your hormone IVF injections given for stimulation. Transvaginal sonography is used to help retrieve eggs from the ovaries while the patient is under general anesthesia. Your reaction to the medications will determine how many eggs are collected, and the operation lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Around two to three hours following the treatment, you can leave for home. Sometimes there may be some stomach pain and vaginal spotting, but these symptoms usually go away in a day or two.
  • Stage 5: Sperm Collection
    A sample of semen is required from your spouse. On the day the eggs are harvested, a sample of fresh semen is often taken. A previously frozen sample can also be used, though, if a fresh sample can't be made on the same day or if the spouse isn't there on the day, the eggs are collected. The sperm and the eggs will be combined by a technician in a petri dish. If it fails to result in embryos, your doctor can choose to perform ICSI.
  • Stage 6: Fertilizing the Eggs
    The eggs will be fertilized in the laboratory, either through ICSI or traditional IVF. The embryologist will check the eggs the following day to see whether they have been fertilized and then later to see if any embryos have developed further. It is possible to freeze additional well-developed embryos if there are more than three for eventual later transfer.
  • Stage 7: Embryo Culture
    The fertilized eggs (embryos) are nurtured in a controlled environment, allowing them to grow and develop.
  • Stage 8: Embryo Transfer
    This is done two, three, or five days following egg harvest. To decide if a day 3 or day 5 transfer is necessary, embryologists keep an eye on the development and viability of the embryos. The embryo is positioned in your uterus using a tiny catheter that is implanted. It takes between six and ten days for the implantation to take place if the operation is successful. A course of medicines to assist the luteal phase will be provided to you after the transfer.
  • Stage 9: Pregnancy Test
    A pregnancy blood test is carried out after two weeks following extraction. In the event that the test is positive, the patient is thought to be four weeks pregnant.
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Frequently Asked Question's

  • Stage 1: Birth Control Pills or Oestrogen
    Your doctor may recommend oestrogen or birth control tablets before you begin IVF therapy. This is used to regulate the time of your menstrual cycle and prevent the growth of ovarian cysts. It enables your doctor to manage your treatment and increase the number of mature eggs collected during the egg retrieval operation.
  • Stage 2: Ovarian Stimulation
    In a normal woman, each menstrual cycle results in the production of one egg. However, several eggs are necessary for IVF. The likelihood of creating a healthy embryo improves when more than one egg is used. To boost your body's egg production, you'll be given fertility medications. You'll be prescribed injectable hormone medications during your IVF cycle to encourage all of the eggs in that cycle to develop at once and completely.
  • Stage 3: Ultrasound Examination
    To evaluate how well the medications on your ovaries are working, a vaginal ultrasound test is performed at regular intervals. If the outcome is bad, it's possible that your doctor will suggest stopping the IVF treatment cycle. You and your doctor will decide together on this.
  • Stage 4: Egg Retrieval
    The egg retrieval procedure is carried out 36 hours following your hormone IVF injections given for stimulation. Transvaginal sonography is used to help retrieve eggs from the ovaries while the patient is under general anesthesia. Your reaction to the medications will determine how many eggs are collected, and the operation lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Around two to three hours following the treatment, you can leave for home. Sometimes there may be some stomach pain and vaginal spotting, but these symptoms usually go away in a day or two.
  • Stage 5: Sperm Collection
    A sample of semen is required from your spouse. On the day the eggs are harvested, a sample of fresh semen is often taken. A previously frozen sample can also be used, though, if a fresh sample can't be made on the same day or if the spouse isn't there on the day, the eggs are collected. The sperm and the eggs will be combined by a technician in a petri dish. If it fails to result in embryos, your doctor can choose to perform ICSI.
  • Stage 6: Fertilizing the Eggs
    The eggs will be fertilized in the laboratory, either through ICSI or traditional IVF. The embryologist will check the eggs the following day to see whether they have been fertilized and then later to see if any embryos have developed further. It is possible to freeze additional well-developed embryos if there are more than three for eventual later transfer.
  • Stage 7: Embryo Culture
    The fertilized eggs (embryos) are nurtured in a controlled environment, allowing them to grow and develop.
  • Stage 8: Embryo Transfer
    This is done two, three, or five days following egg harvest. To decide if a day 3 or day 5 transfer is necessary, embryologists keep an eye on the development and viability of the embryos. The embryo is positioned in your uterus using a tiny catheter that is implanted. It takes between six and ten days for the implantation to take place if the operation is successful. A course of medicines to assist the luteal phase will be provided to you after the transfer.
  • Stage 9: Pregnancy Test
    A pregnancy blood test is carried out after two weeks following extraction. In the event that the test is positive, the patient is thought to be four weeks pregnant.

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