Head of the Embryology Department of Plusmed Medical Center, Candidate of Biological Sciences (PhD in Biological Sciences), Associate Professor, Senior Reseacher, Laboratory Doctor

How can a couple independently assess embryo quality based on the embryological protocol data?

During follicle puncture (aspiration), the embryologist receives cumulus-oocyte complexes. Immediately after the puncture, the maturity of the collected cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) is assessed. COC with a translucent cumulus usually contains a mature oocyte. The COCs data do not appear in the embryological protocol, but can be revealed at the request of the patient. 1-2 hours…