Laser Assisted hatching
Laser-assisted hatching (LAH) is an advanced technology that is performed in combination with IVF that increases the success rate of embryo implantation. If one is experiencing IVF failure due to unexplained reasons, assisted hatching is performed with IVF that helps the embryo attach to the woman's womb.
“The technology uses lasers that enhances the fertility rate. It hatches the embryo from the outer shell, and it promotes implantation in the uterine wall after the transfer of the embryo.”
The treatment uses a highly focused infrared laser beam that removes the outermost layer zona pellucida precisely and safely. Earlier chemical and mechanical methods were used for assisted hatching of human embryos, but laser treatment used less handling of the embryo compared to traditional assisted hatching methods.
In the IVF procedure, the fertilized eggs are kept in the laboratory for 2-6 days to help them divide and help in embryo development. This embryo is placed in a women’s uterus that helps achieve pregnancy. The embryo is surrounded by a layer of zona pellucida in the process of development, and for implantation the layer breaks naturally.
In some cases, the layer hardens, and this makes it too difficult to hatch and implant. This becomes a reason for infertility in females. In laser-assisted hatching, a small crack is made before embryo implantation into the uterus and will help in successful implantation that leads to pregnancy.
Indication
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Increased FSH level
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Unexplained pregnancy
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Poor embryo quality
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Age is more than 36 years
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Failed IVF cycle
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Poor prognosis embryo
Females that are of more than 36 years of age and have thick zona pellucida because of high FSH hormone. In such a case, the egg will not hatch and does not attach to the womb. Hence, laser-assisted hatching helps in such a case of infertility.
Sometimes frozen or thawed embryos have hard zona pellucida, and they are also not able to hatch and implant. In such a case, Laser-assisted hatching help creates a crack in zona pellucida and make embryo implantation easier.
Benefits of Laser-assisted hatching
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More accurate method of assisted hatching
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Does not involve any manual handling of embryo
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Fewer chances of damage
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Programmed laser technique
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Safety of embryo- increases the success rate of getting pregnant
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Fast technique and embryo spend less time outside the incubator
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Increases chances of successful implantation and pregnancy
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Safe way to thin and weak the zona pellucida for hatching of the embryo
For more information about Laser-assisted hatching treatment in Delhi visit today at World IVF Center.
