Head of the Embryology Department of Plusmed Medical Center, Candidate of Biological Sciences (PhD in Biological Sciences), Associate Professor, Senior Reseacher, Laboratory Doctor
⠀We have asked ourselves this question and conducted our own research! In order to study the quantitative indicators of the semen analysis and the extent of sperm DNA fragmentation depending on the time of abstinence of men, we have analyzed the test results of 193 men aged 20 to 55 years. Indicators of semen analysis…
It should be borne in mind that at the moment of biopsy, an embryo is at an early onset of development and it’s cells are totipotent stem cells, mean they can be differentiated in any kind of cells in the human body. That’s why, removal of one or several cells of the embryo will have…
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), which is performed in the frame of IVF or IVF/ICSI program – is a method of determination of embryo`s genetic abnormalities before an embryotransfer into the uterine cavity. Due to PGD, it`s possible to define the embryos which are carrying some genetic diseases. When PGD is used🔸 In case if one or…
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…