Author: weng
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What is Blastulation Rate
What it means Blastulation rate refers to how many embryos continue developing and reach the blastocyst stage. It shows how many embryos make it through the next phase after early development. When it’s used It’s discussed a few days after fertilisation, usually around day 5 or day 6, when the lab checks which embryos have
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What is Cleavage Stage Embryo
What it means A cleavage stage embryo is an early stage of embryo development, usually around day 2 to day 3 after fertilisation. At this point, the embryo is made up of a small number of cells that are actively dividing. When it’s used This term comes up after fertilisation, when the lab monitors how
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What is Fertilisation Rate
What it means Fertilisation rate refers to how many mature eggs successfully combine with sperm to begin developing into embryos. It shows how many eggs move forward after the fertilisation step. When it’s used It’s discussed after egg retrieval and fertilisation, usually when the lab gives an update on how many eggs have fertilised. This
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What is Egg Maturity
What it means Egg maturity refers to whether an egg has developed enough to be ready for fertilisation. Not all eggs collected during retrieval are mature, and only mature eggs can be used for the next step. When it’s used It’s discussed after egg retrieval, when the lab checks how many of the collected eggs
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What is Trigger Shot
What it means The trigger shot is a hormone injection given at a specific time to help the eggs reach final maturity before egg retrieval. It signals the body that the eggs are ready for the next step. When it’s used It is given near the end of the stimulation phase, usually when the follicles
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What is Lining Pattern
What it means Lining pattern refers to how the endometrium looks on an ultrasound scan. It is not just about thickness, but also about how the layers of the lining appear as they develop. When it’s used It’s discussed during IVF monitoring before transfer. Doctors look at both thickness and pattern together to assess if
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What is Thin Lining
What it means Thin lining refers to when the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, does not grow to a thickness that is usually considered suitable for implantation. This can affect how ready the uterus is for an embryo to attach. When it’s used It’s often mentioned during IVF monitoring before transfer. If the lining
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What is Endometrium
What it means The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. This is where an embryo needs to attach and settle for a pregnancy to begin. During each cycle, this lining grows and changes to become more ready for implantation. When it’s used It’s often discussed during IVF monitoring, especially before transfer. Doctors check
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What is ERA Test
What it means ERA stands for Endometrial Receptivity Analysis. It is a test used to check when the lining of the uterus may be most ready for implantation. The goal is to estimate the timing of the implantation window. When it’s used It’s usually considered after repeated failed transfers or when there is uncertainty about