The reality is that the decision should be evaluated on a case-byase basis. If we opt for short culture, the process is less complex and gives us the peace of mind that if we start with few embryos, there are more options to have one available at the time of transfer.
On the other hand, extending the culture to blast acts as a natural filter. It allows us to choose more precisely since only the embryos with the greatest capacity to implant reach that phase.
Ultimately, the ideal choice will be the one that best fits the history and unique characteristics of each patient. Although the current trend is to transfer a single embryo at the blastocyst stage, long culture, due to the good results it offers.
Read the full article on: Embryo culture in the in vitro fertilization laboratory (IVF) ( 43).
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
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