Embryology is the scientific core of IVF. The laboratory is where eggs and sperm are prepared, fertilisation takes place and embryos are grown, assessed and frozen. Consistent conditions and careful handling protect the delicate cells at every step.
Work carried out in the laboratory
- Semen analysis and sperm preparation
- IVF and ICSI fertilisation
- Embryo culture up to the blastocyst stage
- Embryo grading and selection for transfer
- Freezing and storage of eggs, sperm and embryos
- Thawing for frozen embryo transfer
Transparency
Your embryology team explains the number of eggs collected, fertilised and developed at each stage, so that you always know where your treatment stands.