First successful pregnancies following embryo selection using Time-lapse technology in Iran: Case report

Journal Title: International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine - Year 2015, Vol 13, Issue 4

Abstract

Background: Embryo selection is a vital part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs, with morphology-based grading systems having been widely used for decades. Time-lapse imaging combined with embryo morph kinetics may proffer a non-invasive means for improving embryo selection. We report the first ongoing and chemical pregnancies using Time-lapse embryo scope to select best embryos for transfer in Iran. Cases: A case with tubal factor infertility was admitted to IVF program with normozoospermia. After ovarian hyper stimulation, 6 COCs were retrieved and inseminated with 25,000 progressive sperms/ oocyte. Five zygotes were placed individually into the micro wells of equilibrated embryo scope dish for Time-lapse observation, and incubated at 37°C, 5% CO2. On day 3, single embryo transfer (SET) took place based on kinetic parameters of the embryos. Clinical pregnancy was confirmed 7 weeks after SET. The second case with history of previous ICSI failure was admitted with azoospermia. Nine MII oocytes underwent ICSI, and incubated in Time-lapse facilities. The rest of procedures were followed as described for case 1. Chemical pregnancy was confirmed 15 days after SET. Conclusion: This approach opens a way to select best embryo non-invasively for SET; thus, increasing implantation, while reducing multiple pregnancy complications.

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Azita Faramarzi, Mohammad Ali Khalili, Mehrdad Soleimani

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Azita Faramarzi, Mohammad Ali Khalili, Mehrdad Soleimani (2015). First successful pregnancies following embryo selection using Time-lapse technology in Iran: Case report. International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine, 13(4), 237-242. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-286176