For the embryos to develop correctly, it is necessary that they are kept in controlled and stable conditions. They must be at 37ºC and a high relative humidity (approximately 95%). Regarding gases, the current trend is to maintain a low concentration (5-7%) of both carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2). However, good results are also obtained with the atmospheric concentration of O2, at about 21%.
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By Aurea García Segovia B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Carmen Ochoa Marieta M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Cristina Duque Royo M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior clinical embryologist), María de Las Heras Martínez B.Sc., M.Sc. (clinical embryologist), Marina González Tejedor M. D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/22/2022
