For embryos to successfully implant into the uterine wall, they must first break free or "hatch" from their protective outer protein shell, known as the zona pellucida. If this shell is too thick or hard, hatching fails, resulting in a failed cycle.
Here is a breakdown of how Laser Assisted Hatching (LAH) technology at Kindle Womb IVF in Jaipur bypasses this barrier, boosting implantation rates for older couples.
What is Laser Assisted Hatching?
Laser Assisted Hatching is an advanced embryology procedure where our laboratory team uses a highly focused microscopic laser to create an extremely precise, minute breach in the outer zona pellucida.
This mechanical aid makes it significantly easier for the developing blastocyst to expand, exit the shell, and achieve successful contact with the endometrial lining.
Who Benefits Most from LAH?
While not required for every patient, our medical team utilizes LAH for specific cases:
- Maternal Age Above 35: As women age, their retrieved oocytes often have naturally thicker or harder outer shells.
- Prior Implantation Failures: For patients with two or more failed transfers of high-grade embryos.
- Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET): Cryopreservation processes can occasionally cause structural hardening of the outer shell.
Scientific Safety & Precision
Our embryology laboratory at Kindle Womb's Advanced Technology Center uses state-of-the-art non-contact laser modules. The laser generates micro-second energy pulses that create the breach without exposing the inner cells of the embryo to heat, maintaining absolute safety.
Interested in how advanced embryology techniques can improve your IVF treatment outcomes? Book a Consultation with our specialists at our premier Jaipur IVF Center today.