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At TFP Fertility UK, we’re currently conducting an exciting study on embryo selection during IVF treatments. During the IVF process, embryos are nurtured in the lab for up to five days, during which time the best ones develop into blastocysts. On transfer day, an embryologist evaluates their structure and selects the most promising embryos for transfer.
For over twenty years, the effectiveness of this morphological assessment has been debated. Recently, a groundbreaking tool called iDAScore® has emerged. This deep learning system objectively compares embryos based on their developmental patterns and provides a score that indicates their likelihood of successful implantation.
The goal of our research is to determine if using the iDAScore® tool for embryo selection can achieve similar pregnancy rates as the traditional method employed by skilled embryologists. This study is a collaboration among clinics in Australia, Denmark, Hungary, Sweden, and the UK.
Who Can Join?
If you’re a TFP patient undergoing IVF at one of our clinics—like TFP Nurture Fertility, TFP Oxford Fertility, TFP Wessex Fertility, or TFP Thames Valley Fertility—you might be eligible! You should be under 42 years old, have a single embryo transfer on day five, and have at least two blastocysts available. The best part? Participating doesn’t require extra visits or tests; you’ll follow your clinic’s standard procedures for hormone stimulation and embryo transfer.
Curious to Learn More?
Check out the Research Information and see if you qualify! And while you’re exploring, you might find our blog post about how one family conceived at home with a little help from Make a Mom interesting as well. Or, if home insemination is on your mind, this excellent resource from Healthline provides great info on IUI that you won’t want to miss. Plus, if you’re looking for an at-home insemination kit, check out this authority on the topic for a comprehensive selection.
In summary, TFP Fertility is advancing embryo selection research to optimize IVF success rates, and your participation could make a difference!