Can you tell an Embryo’s Grade from looking at it?

Can You Tell an Embryo’s Grade From Looking at it?

Many people wonder if you can tell if an embryo is genetically normal just by its appearance. According to Dr. Alicia Broussard, Lab Director at Generation Next Fertility, and Dr. Edward Nejat, the answer is no. “We can't look at an embryo's grade and predict what the genetic result of the embryo is going to be," Dr. Broussard explains. Even two embryos that look exactly the same may differ in terms of genetic normalcy.

That said, once an embryo is confirmed to be genetically normal, subtle differences in embryo grading can impact pregnancy success rates. Embryo grading is a key factor in fertility treatments, ensuring that the embryos selected for transfer are of the highest quality. Dr. Broussard emphasizes, "If you have a really good consistent grading in your laboratory and you really focus on biopsying and freezing high-quality embryos that are suitable and ready for the process, we get really good outcomes."

In conclusion, while we can't determine genetic normalcy through visual grading alone, a strong emphasis on lab consistency and grading standards leads to better fertility outcomes.

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