New method in the complex field of IVF

02.10.2013

Mayo Clinic has revealed the use of a new method in the complex field of in vitro fertilization.

Mayo Clinic recently marked its first births resulting from in vitro fertilization using a new time-lapse incubator that minimizes disturbances from human handling as embryos develop and helps fertility specialists better identify the healthiest embryos. Mayo experts say it may improve pregnancy outcomes for all patients receiving IVF. The twins born at Mayo and babies delivered at the Fertility Centers of New England mark the first reported births in the United States using the technology.

Millions of women in the United States have difficulty becoming pregnant or staying pregnant. Many seek medical help. One of the most common procedures is IVF.

"With current technology, IVF is successful for many patients; however, we believe it can be improved even further," said Dean Morbeck, Ph.D., embryologist and director of Mayo Clinic's In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory. "The time-lapse incubator allows us to culture embryos in a very controlled environment with minimal disturbance, bringing us one step closer to what occurs naturally. We anticipate that patients who have embryos that struggle to develop in traditional incubators will benefit the most from this technology."

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