Laser Assisted Hatching
A breakthrough fertility technique that improves embryo implantation by gently thinning or opening the embryo shell using precise laser technology.
What is Laser Assisted Hatching?
Laser hatching is an advanced micromanipulation technique used during IVF where a laser is used to thin or create a small hole in the zona pellucida — the outer shell of the embryo — to assist the embryo in "hatching" and implanting into the uterus.
In some cases, the embryo fails to break through this shell on its own, especially in women of advanced maternal age or those with previous IVF failures.
Who Should Consider Laser Hatching?
- Women over the age of 35
- Couples with repeated IVF failure
- Frozen embryo transfers (FET)
- Thick zona pellucida observed under microscope
- Low embryo implantation rate history
How Does the Procedure Work?
- Embryos are observed under a high-resolution microscope in a sterile lab.
- A laser beam is applied to the zona pellucida, creating a small hole or thinning it.
- The process is safe, fast, and does not damage the inner embryo cells.
- Embryos are then transferred into the uterus for implantation.
Benefits of Laser Hatching
- Increased implantation rate
- Improves chances of pregnancy, especially in older women
- Safe, non-invasive and highly precise
- Enhances success in frozen embryo transfers
Discover if Laser Hatching is Right for You
Consult our specialists to learn how laser-assisted hatching can help improve your IVF outcomes. Your success is our goal.
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