Blastocyst Culture
At Eva IVF & Women’s Centre, we utilize the most advanced fertility techniques to improve pregnancy success rates. Blastocyst Culture is a specialized IVF procedure that allows embryos to develop in the lab for five to six days, reaching the blastocyst stage before implantation. This advanced method helps select the healthiest embryos, increasing the chances of successful implantation and reducing the risk of multiple pregnancies.
What is Blastocyst Culture, and Who Needs It?
Blastocyst Culture is a technique in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) where embryos are cultured for 5 to 6 days until they reach the blastocyst stage. A more advanced developmental phase with higher implantation potential.
Who Should Consider Blastocyst Culture?
✔ Couples Undergoing IVF Who Want Higher Success Rates
✔ Couples Who Have Had Multiple Failed IVF Cycles with Day 3 Embryo Transfers
✔ Couples with Multiple Good-Quality Embryos Who Need the Best One Selected
✔ Women with a History of Recurrent Implantation Failure
✔ Couples Considering Genetic Testing (PGT) Before Embryo Transfer
✔ Couples Looking to Minimize the Risk of Multiple Pregnancies by Selecting a Single Strong Embryo
💡 Blastocyst Culture improves the selection of embryos with the highest implantation potential, increasing pregnancy success rates.
How Does Blastocyst Culture Work? (Step-by-Step Process)
1. Ovarian Stimulation & Egg Retrieval
✔ The eggs are retrieved and fertilized with sperm in the IVF lab.
2. Embryo Development in the Lab
✔ The embryos reach different stages of development:
Day Development Stage
Day 1: Fertilization (2-pronuclei stage)
Day 2: 2-4 Cell Stage
Day 3: 8-Cell Stage (Cleavage-Stage Embryo)
Day 4: Morula Stage (Compacted Cells)
Day 5-6: Blastocyst Stage (Ready for Transfer)
3. Selection of the Best Embryo
✔ Embryos that reach the blastocyst stage have a higher chance of implantation.
4. Embryo Transfer or Freezing
✔ Additional high-quality blastocysts can be frozen for future attempts.
Blastocyst Culture vs. Day 3 Embryo Transfer
💡 Blastocyst Culture improves embryo selection, reducing the need for multiple embryo transfers and increasing the chances of a single, healthy pregnancy.
Who is NOT Suitable for Blastocyst Culture?
❌ Women with Very Few Embryos (Limited Number of Fertilized Eggs)
❌ Couples Who Prefer a Faster IVF Process with Day 3 Transfers
❌ Women Over 40 with Poor Egg Quality (May Not Reach Blastocyst Stage)
💡 Your fertility specialist will assess embryo development before recommending Blastocyst Culture.
Success Rates of Blastocyst Culture
📊 How Does Blastocyst Culture Improve IVF Outcomes?
✔ Blastocyst Transfer Improves Pregnancy Rates by 50-70% per Cycle.
✔ Reduces the Risk of Miscarriage Due to Early Embryo Selection.
✔ Higher Implantation Rates Than Day 3 Embryos.
✔ Better Embryo Freezing Success, Increasing Future Pregnancy Chances.
💡 Blastocyst Culture allows for better embryo selection, leading to improved pregnancy rates and fewer failed transfers.
Benefits of Blastocyst Culture – Why Choose This Treatment?
🌟 Increases Pregnancy Success Rates Compared to Day 3 Embryo Transfer
🌟 Improves Selection of the Strongest Embryos for Transfer
🌟 Reduces the Risk of Implantation Failure & Miscarriage
🌟 Enables Single Embryo Transfer, Reducing Multiple Pregnancy Risks
🌟 Allows for Genetic Testing (PGT) Before Embryo Transfer
💡 Blastocyst Culture is one of the most effective IVF techniques for improving fertility outcomes.
How to Improve Embryo Development Before Blastocyst Culture?
✔ Follow a Fertility-Boosting Diet (Antioxidants, Omega-3, Protein-Rich Foods)
✔ Take Prenatal Supplements (CoQ10, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, DHEA)
✔ Quit Smoking, Alcohol & Reduce Caffeine Intake
✔ Manage Stress with Yoga, Meditation, and Sleep Optimization
✔ Maintain a Healthy Weight to Support Optimal Egg & Sperm Health
💡 Improving egg and sperm quality before IVF can enhance the chances of embryos reaching the blastocyst stage.
What Happens After Blastocyst Transfer?
✔ Continue Taking Progesterone & Hormonal Support as Prescribed
✔ Avoid Intense Exercise & Heavy Lifting for the First Few Days
✔ Follow a Healthy Diet & Stay Hydrated
✔ Monitor for Early Pregnancy Symptoms & Take a Pregnancy Test After 12-14 Days
💡 Blastocyst transfer has higher implantation success, leading to a smoother pregnancy journey.