Techniques

Of course the technology develops rapidly. Get to know more about the most topical innovations. Since mid-October 2007, as one of the the first clinics, we offer a completely new way to assess the quality of oocytes

With the help of the "Pole Scope" - is microscopy of the spindle apparatus, which has in the meiosis of the oocyte is of central importance to be made visible. Similarly, the zona pellucida may, therefore, the sheath that surrounds the oocyte, are presented.
The computerized method enables the assessment of the quality of the state of both molecular structure and can draw conclusions on the fertilization and developmental potential of eggs. Thus, it provides objective criteria for selection of embryos to be cultured for the transfer on.
A violation of the spindle apparatus during the microinjection of a sperm cell through the use of this system can be excluded. Also in the Polar body biopsy (see below) is the process helpful, since it can be carefully monitored whether the spindle to be taken from the 2nd Polar body is still in this. Thus, a premature removal of the polar body can be avoided.