The embryos are surrounded by a hard outer layer of cells called the zona pellucida - it's like a "shell" of the embryo. An embryo must break free of this "shell" in order to implant into the uterus and develop into a pregnancy. Assisted hatching is a procedure where we can help the embryo "hatch" from its "shell" by creating a small crack/hole in the zona pellucida. It is believed that assisted hatching can help an embryo implant in the uterus, leading to higher pregnancy rates in some patients. It is helpful, especially in women who are older (more than 35 years old) or who have had a prior IVF failure. To know more details about Laser-Assisted Zona Thinning, check the link below. https://hegdefertility.com/laser-zona-thinning-of-embryos/ To book your appointment, call us at 8880747474

Mechanical hatching, mechanical expansion of the shell, chemical hatching, and drilling are other methods used for hatching. Of all the methods, LAH is the safest and most effective and has more control over the creation of the size of the hole. Lasers are safely used in assisted hatching and is done by qualified and experienced embryologist! At Hegde Fertility, we offer the most advanced laser-assisted hatching for patients who have multiple IVF failures and/or women over age 35 and/or zona pellucida seem to be thicker than usual. To find out more about the LAH of the blastocyst, check the link below! https://hegdefertility.com/lah-of-blastocysts/