Abstract
Improving the safety and efficacy of assisted reproductive technology programs has been a continuous challenge. Traditionally, morphological grading has been used for embryo selection. However, only a few studies have assessed the morphokinetic variables and morphological dynamics of blastocysts. In the present study, we aimed to perform a quantitative analysis of blastocyst diameter and re-expansion speed. This in-depth morphokinetic evaluation can correlate with currently observed pregnancy outcomes. In total, 658 single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer cycles were performed between October 2017 and December 2021, which were divided into four groups according to the pre-vitrified blastocyst diameter. After warming, the groups were subdivided according to the blastocyst re-expansion speed. These quantitative measurements were performed using a time-lapse system. Both diameter and speed are essential in determining the blastocyst quality, while age, day of freezing, and blastocyst quality are crucial from a clinical perspective. The application of both quantitative (diameter and speed) and qualitative (blastocyst quality scores) parameters can help evaluate the clinical usability of blastocysts. This method can prove useful for embryologists in counseling their patients and determining pregnancy patient-oriented strategies.
Funder
Korean Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea
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