Laser Assisted Hatching in Mumbai

Who is a Good Candidate for Laser Assisted Hatching?

At Aksigen IVF, our experienced fertility specialist will evaluate each case carefully before determining if a particular individual is a good candidate for undergoing laser assisted hatching technique in Mumbai. Ideal candidates may include:

• Women above 35 years of age, as embryos tend to have a harder or thicker zona pellucida with age.
• Couples with previous IVF or ICSI failures despite good-quality embryos.
• Patients undergoing frozen embryo transfers, since freezing can harden the embryo shell.
• Embryos showing poor development, slow growth, or high fragmentation.
• Couples with elevated FSH levels, diminished ovarian reserve, or poor response to ovarian stimulation.
• Individuals with unexplained infertility where implantation issues are suspected.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Assisted Hatching?

Laser assisted hatching provides many potential advantages for patients undergoing assisted reproductive techniques like IVF, including the following:

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  Increases the chances of embryo implantation
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  Improves the chances of a successful pregnancy
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  Good success rates in complex cases, such as recurrent IVF failures, advanced age, and poor growth of the embryo
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  Enhanced success in cases of frozen embryo transfer
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  Fast and simple procedure
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  High safety and precision
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  Minimized or no risk of contamination or damage to the embryo
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  Helps in offering higher live birth rates
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  Affordable procedure

Procedure for Laser Assisted Hatching at Aksigen IVF

Aksigen IVF uses a stepwise approach while delivering a safe and effective laser assisted hatching procedure in Mumbai. The various steps involved in the procedure are:

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  Embryo development: After an IVF or ICSI cycle, the retrieved eggs are fertilized in the lab. These fertilized eggs begin dividing and growing into embryos. By day 3 they generally reach the 6 to 8 cell stage (cleavage stage), and by day 5, many develop into blastocysts. These day 3 or day 5 embryos are evaluated to determine whether laser assisted hatching would be beneficial.
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  Lab preparation: The selected embryo is placed in a gently placed in a warm, protected environment and moved to a special workstation with a microscope and laser while maintaining strict temperature, sterility, and controlled lab conditions.
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  Embryo positioning: Under high-resolution microscopy, the embryologist gently rotates and positions the embryo so the zona pellucida (outer shell) is clearly seen and the safest region for creating the opening is identified away from vital cells.
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  Laser opening: Short, precise, non-contact laser pulses are applied to thin or create a tiny opening in the zona pellucida. The laser targets only the shell and avoids direct exposure to embryo cells, ensuring accuracy and safety.
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  Quality check: After the laser step, the embryologist rechecks the embryo to make sure everything looks healthy and normal. Only embryos that are perfectly safe are moved forward.
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  Return to the incubator: The embryo is returned to the incubator and allowed to continue developing normally under controlled temperature, gas balance, and culture medium conditions until the scheduled transfer.
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  Embryo transfer: At transfer time, the laser-prepared embryo is loaded into a soft catheter and gently placed into the woman’s uterine cavity following standard transfer protocols to support implantation. This procedure is simple and usually painless, similar to a routine scan.
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  Post-transfer care: The patient receives easy-to-follow instructions for rest, medicines, and follow-up visits. A pregnancy test is scheduled about two weeks later to check the result.

What is the Cost of Laser Assisted Hatching in Mumbai?

The laser assisted hatching cost in Mumbai varies based on several factors, such as:

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  Location and reputation of the treatment center
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  Qualifications and experience of the fertility specialist and embryologist
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  Laser technology and equipment used
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  Complexity of the fertility treatment
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  Patient’s specific medical requirements
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  Number of embryos that undergo laser assisted hatching
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  Cost of additional procedures
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  Cost of consultation and diagnostic tests
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  Cost of medications
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  Cost of post-procedure care and follow-up appointments

What Are the Risks of Laser Assisted Hatching?

Although laser assisted hatching is considered very safe, it may be associated with certain risks, such as:

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  Damage to the embryo
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  Increased chances of having twins
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  No guarantee of success
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  Increased cost of treatment

Our skilled embryologists at Aksigen IVF ensure that the embryos are handled with care and precision, minimizing the chances of complications associated with the laser assisted hatching process.

What is the Success Rate of Laser Assisted Hatching in Mumbai?

In many patients, laser assisted hatching can improve the success rates of implantation, pregnancy, and childbirth using IVF or ICSI by 5% to 10%. Reputed clinics like Aksigen IVF report overall IVF with laser assisted hatching success ranging as high as 75% to 95%

The laser assisted hatching success rate in Mumbai will, however, vary based on several factors, such as:

• Age and general health of the patient
• Presence or absence of medical conditions
• Embryo quality
• History of failed IVF cycles
• Thickness of the zona pellucida
• Cryopreservation of embryos (frozen and thawed embryos have a hardened zona pellucida, making them good candidates for laser assisted hatching)
• Expertise of the embryologist
• Quality of the lab equipment and technology
• Number of laser assisted hatching attempts made

Book your appointment with our fertility experts at Aksigen IVF to undergo the best laser assisted hatching in Mumbai in a safe and sterile environment to increase your chances of a successful pregnancy today!

FAQs

Is laser assisted hatching painful?

No, laser assisted hatching is not painful because it is performed on embryos in the lab, not on the patient. It does not involve any physical discomfort or additional procedures for a woman undergoing IVF or ICSI treatment.

Is laser assisted hatching safe for embryos?

Yes, laser assisted hatching is considered very safe when performed by trained embryologists using modern laser systems. The non-contact laser ensures no physical handling of the embryo, reducing the risk of embryo damage or contamination.

Does laser assisted hatching guarantee pregnancy?

No procedure can guarantee pregnancy, but laser assisted hatching improves the chances of implantation for many patients. It is especially helpful in cases where the embryo struggles to hatch naturally. It is an add-on procedure that supports better outcomes rather than a standalone fertility treatment.

Is laser assisted hatching needed for all IVF patients?

No, laser assisted hatching is not needed in every case. It is used only when medically beneficial, such as in cases of advanced maternal age, certain embryo characteristics, or repeated implantation failure. Your fertility doctor will recommend the procedure only when evidence suggests it may improve the chances of success.

Does laser assisted hatching affect the baby?

No, laser assisted hatching has no negative effect on fetal development. The laser works only on the protective shell and does not interact with the embryo’s cells. Babies born after laser assisted hatching have outcomes similar to those conceived through standard IVF treatment.

Can laser assisted hatching increase the chance of twins?

Laser assisted hatching may slightly increase the chances of twins only if more than one embryo is transferred. The technique itself does not cause twins. Multiple pregnancies depend on the number of embryos placed into the uterus during IVF transfer.

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