Markers in Follicular Fluid and in Embryo Culture Medium as a Marker of Oocyte and Embryo Quality

Markers in Follicular Fluid and in Embryo Culture Medium as a Marker of Oocyte and Embryo Quality

Assessment of the quality of follicular fluid and early embryo via chemical markers.

The selectin of an embryo for transfer is currently based on detailed morphological assessment and scoring system. morhpokinetics introduced recently to IVF laboratories can define annotations and provide an algorithm for optimal cleavage rates and embryonic development. however more data and validations are requested when it comes to choosing the best single embryo from a cohort of available similarly graded embryos. Consequently, non-invasive quantitative methods for embryo selection prior to transfer have been sought. In the current study metabolic profile of follicular fluid and the embryos produced in IVF procedure will be assessed

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing IVF procedures at Carmel Medical Center and are able to sign an informed consent form.
• Female patients age 18-45

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women with any malignancy
• Patient's request to be withdrawn from the study.