Time-Lapse Technology in IVF
Updated: Jun 6
Several researchers have looked at different approaches for embryo selection in order to obtain a quicker time frame for a healthy pregnancy. Thanks to time-lapse technology, we now have a non-invasive technique for selecting healthy embryos for transfer.
What is time-Lapse Technology?
One of the most recent innovations in human embryo incubation methods is time-lapse photography. This technique helps with time-lapse embryo imaging, in which the incubator consists of an IVF incubator and an integrated microscope that captures photographs every 5–20 minutes while having several focus planes per obtained image. Hence, it is used to assist with observation and assessment of embryos. Video monitoring of embryos can help increase pregnancy rates.
Benefits of Time-Lapse Technology in IVF
It’s essential to pick a time-lapse IVF facility since the benefits of time-lapse monitoring are numerous.
Time-lapse imaging of embryos have the following advantages over conventional IVF incubators:
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Undisturbed culture environment
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Excellent temperature and gas recovery rates
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Access to Rich Morpho kinetic Data
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Excellent Temperature Uniformity
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Objective Embryo Ranking
The Time-Lapse Incubator significantly reduces the environmental stresses on the embryo when compared to current standard incubation practices. With the time-lapse monitoring of IVF incubators, it is now possible for embryologists to watch all the vital stages of embryo development without removing them from the incubator. Constant monitoring could support the identification of embryos with higher or better implantation potential.
It contains a built-in camera and a microscope that takes images of growing embryos every 10-15 minutes, creating a time-lapse film of embryo growth from thousands of shots taken over 3-6 days, which allows you to see the embryo’s development from the beginning to the end.
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