Assisted Hatching is a complementary laboratory technique that can be performed on embryos in culture during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment.

Assisted Hatching is ideal for cases where the embryo fails to implant on its own.

This test is performed on embryos by making a small hole in the zona pellucida of the embryo, in the embryo's shell, with the aim of facilitating the exit of the expanded blastocyst in a phenomenon known as hatching. Hatching aims to improve implantation rates.

This laboratory technique is indicated for the following cases:

Assisted Hatching is an important step towards fulfilling your dream of becoming a mom, and it is included in our Star at Home Programs.