Author: Navya Muralidhar
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What is Polar Body Biopsy and How is It Done?
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“There’s no way to measure egg quality unless we see how the embryo develops” Well, not anymore. One such method that’s not as popular, but nevertheless exists is polar body biopsy. It helps us understand the genetic health of the eggs before egg freezing or IVF It’s especially helpful if there’s a known maternal genetic…
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What is Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA) in IVF?
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With IVF, one of the most important steps is the frozen embryo transfer. It’s where your fertilized egg and sperm have spent around 3-5 days in the lab, and grown into a ball of cells called the embryo. But the lab can only do so much. It’s now time for the embryo to shift into…
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What is an Embryologist & How To Become One?
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Ever wondered what really happens after your eggs or sperm reach the lab? That’s where embryologists shine, as trained professionals who handle stuff behind the scenes, combining cutting-edge science with precision to nurture your growing embryos. So if you’re wondering how to be certified of this superpower or are just curious of what happens behind…
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What is Oocyte Denudation?
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Our eggs have a protective jacket when inside our ovaries. This helps with their development and keeps them safe from environmental changes. However during IVF, these eggs are aspirated from follicles, leaving them exposed to new environments such as culture media, lab temperature settings, etc. But hey, that’s what the jacket’s for right? Surprisingly, the…
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