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Should the quality of the gametes be taken into account when choosing how many embryos to transfer?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 09/02/2022

Yes, when a fertility treatment is performed using poor quality gametes, it is more likely, for example, that there will be chromosomal alterations that will limit the chances of success of the treatment, as well as the implantation of the embryo in the uterus.

On the other hand, if, for example, donor eggs are used, they are usually of high quality because they come from young women. Therefore, there will be a greater probability that the resulting embryo will be of better quality and will implant in the uterus, resulting in an evolutionary pregnancy.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.