Blastocyst Vitrification — Photo Gallery
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
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Joe Conaghan, PhD, HCLD is internationally recognized for his work with human embryos and brings nearly two decades of experience in human embryology to the Pacific Fertility Center. More about Dr. Conaghan · Read Other Posts |
Fresh Embryo at Blastocyst Stage: The cells are elongated and pressed against one another. The inner and outer cells are clearly visible, as is the cavity.
Two Vitrified Embryos at Blastocyst Stage After Warming: Though their appearances differ, both embryos implanted and created viable pregnancies.
This embryo looks perfect, as if it was never frozen. The outer and inner cells are clearly visible, as is the cavity.
This embryo has rounded, more dissociated cells resulting from shrinkage during incubation in cryoprotectant, (as cells shrink they pull away from each other). The cavity is small, but visible.
Tags: Embryo Freezing, IVF - In Vitro Fertilization, Lab, New Innovation, Photos
