Homepage

During a fertility evaluation, doctors use blood tests and imaging tools to assess the uterus and fallopian tubes for abnormalities. Male fertility is typically evaluated through a semen analysis, measuring concentration, morphology, and motility, either manually or with a CASA machine. Afterward, sperm separation devices or specialized media may be used before IVF or IUI.

Ovum pick up is the process of collecting oocytes from the ovaries. Speciality needles and aspiration is used to extract the follicular fluid that contains the eggs. The eggs are then cleaned and prepped for fertilization or frozen for later use. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure in which a catheter is used to place semen directly into the uterus.

In Vitro Fertilization involves fertilizing an oocyte outside of the body. The egg may be fertilized using a conventional method in which eggs are mixed with sperm in a dish or using Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), directly injecting a single sperm into an oocyte.

During embryo development the embryo is kept under optimal conditions using speciality media and incubators to protect the embryo and promote growth.

After successful fertilization, the next critical step in the IVF process is embryo transfer. During this procedure, a catheter is used to gently place the embryo into the uterine cavity. The goal is to maximize the chances of implantation while minimizing disruption to the endometrium.

If an embryo isn’t transferred or an oocyte isn’t used it may be frozen for later use, this process is called vitrification. After it is frozen the egg or embryo will typically be stored in a large tank filled with liquid nitrogen (LN2) until it’s ready to be used. Additionally, air purification systems can help maintain the optimal lab conditions for embryo growth and development while witnessing and monitoring help your lab run more efficiently.