Blastocyst Culture And Transfer

🔬 What is a Blastocyst?

A blastocyst is an embryo that has developed for around 5–6 days after fertilization. At this stage, it has divided into more than 100 cells and consists of two main parts:

• Inner Cell Mass (ICM): develops into the baby.
• Trophoblast Cells: form the placenta.

The blastocyst stage is when the embryo is naturally ready to implant into the uterine lining, making it ideal for embryo transfer.

⚙️ What is Blastocyst Culture?

In standard IVF, embryos are usually transferred on day 2 or day 3. In Blastocyst Culture, embryos are cultured for an additional 2–3 days under specialized lab conditions that closely mimic the human body environment. This allows embryologists to observe which embryos develop properly into blastocysts — an important sign of good quality.

📅 How is Blastocyst Transfer Done?

1. Fertilized eggs are monitored in the lab for 5–6 days to observe their growth.
2. The best-quality blastocyst is selected by an embryologist for transfer.
3. The transfer is done through a soft catheter — a painless, non-surgical procedure.
4. The remaining high-quality embryos can be cryopreserved (frozen) for future use.

💡 Benefits of Blastocyst Culture & Transfer

• Higher implantation and pregnancy rates
• Better embryo selection — only the healthiest embryos are transferred
• Reduced risk of multiple pregnancies (usually single embryo transfer)
• Embryo transfer synchronized with uterine receptivity
• Allows genetic testing (like PGT-A) before transfer

👩‍⚕️ Who Should Opt for Blastocyst Transfer?

• Couples with multiple high-quality embryos on day 3
• Patients with previous IVF failures
• Couples opting for Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
• Women under 37 years with good ovarian reserve

🩺 Why Choose Phular IVF Hospital for Blastocyst Transfer?

• Advanced embryo culture incubators that mimic natural uterine conditions
• Highly skilled embryologists and fertility specialists
• Use of time-lapse embryo monitoring for continuous growth observation
• Safe and controlled embryo selection for optimal results

Blastocyst culture and transfer have revolutionized IVF success by improving embryo quality and selection. With modern techniques available at Phular IVF Hospital, Muzaffarpur, many couples are now achieving their dream of parenthood with higher success rates and safer pregnancies.