Embryoscope: The First Moments of Life

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By Pedro J Mira

Advances in the biomedical sciences, as in all fields, have also contributed to the development of new techniques in the field of reproductive medicine. Specifically, on this occasion we are talking about Embryoscopean instrument capable of monitoring embryo development in real time. from zygote to blastocyst.

Embryoscope

This incubator is capable of performing a time-lapse taking pictures of the embryos every 5 minutesFrom the moment of fertilisation of the different zygotes and by means of a bioinformatics programme, the machine is able to decide which of the zygotes will be fertilised. embryo is in the best conditions for implantation, always trying to guarantee the greatest success.

The information that Embryoscope generates is of vital importance both for the biologist/embryologist and for the parents, who can have a video of the first hours of their future baby.

In which cases should this technology be used?

Basically in all cases where assisted reproductive treatments are being carried outIt is able to select and count the number of divisions that are occurring in the zygote and which, although rare, might escape the human eye.

What is the pregnancy rate with Embryoscope?

Since the use of this technology started in 2013 in various fertility clinics, the final success rate achieving pregnancy is at a 90%and 19% for other conventional techniques.

How is embryo selection carried out?

This incubator is able to carry out a study of the kinetics of the development that takes place in the embryo. The machine will be able to select which is the “optimal embryo” in its opinion, with the final opinion always remaining with the embryologist who also evaluates all the data provided by the instrument.

What is the price of Embryoscope?

It all depends on the clinic where you decide to have your in vitro fertilisation, but generally it will cost you between 200-400€ to the initial price.

So, Embryoscope yes or no?

Well, the easy answer, yes,. Not only because of the increase of up to 20% of possibilities of getting pregnant; but also because of the video that it generates of your future baby, with which you will be able to see literally its first hours of life. Below is an example of the type of video it generates.

video generated by embryoscope

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