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Hillyear LM, Zak LJ, Beckitt T, Griffin DK, Harvey SC, Harvey KE. Morphokinetic Profiling Suggests That Rapid First Cleavage Division Accurately Predicts the Chances of Blastulation in Pig In Vitro Produced Embryos. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:783. [PMID: 38473168 DOI: 10.3390/ani14050783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The study of pig preimplantation embryo development has several potential uses: from agriculture to the production of medically relevant genetically modified organisms and from rare breed conservation to acting as a physiologically relevant model for progressing human and other (e.g., endangered) species' in vitro fertilisation technology. Despite this, barriers to the widespread adoption of pig embryo in vitro production include lipid-laden cells that are hard to visualise, slow adoption of contemporary technologies such as the use of time-lapse incubators or artificial intelligence, poor blastulation and high polyspermy rates. Here, we employ a commercially available time-lapse incubator to provide a comprehensive overview of the morphokinetics of pig preimplantation development for the first time. We tested the hypotheses that (a) there are differences in developmental timings between blastulating and non-blastulating embryos and (b) embryo developmental morphokinetic features can be used to predict the likelihood of blastulation. The abattoir-derived oocytes fertilised by commercial extended semen produced presumptive zygotes were split into two groups: cavitating/blastulating 144 h post gamete co-incubation and those that were not. The blastulating group reached the 2-cell and morula stages significantly earlier, and the time taken to reach the 2-cell stage was identified to be a predictive marker for blastocyst formation. Reverse cleavage was also associated with poor blastulation. These data demonstrate the potential of morphokinetic analysis in automating and upscaling pig in vitro production through effective embryo selection.
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- Lucy M Hillyear
- School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury CT1 1QU, UK
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- Topigs Norsvin Research Center, Meerendonkweg 25, 5216 TZ Den Bosch, The Netherlands
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- School of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NJ, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Medway ME4 4TB, UK
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- School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UK
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Yin B, Li S, Sun L, Yao Z, Cui Y, Zhang C, Zhang Y. Comparing Day 5 versus Day 6 euploid blastocyst in frozen embryo transfer and developing a predictive model for optimizing outcomes: a retrospective cohort study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 14:1302194. [PMID: 38239982 PMCID: PMC10794779 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1302194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Background Optimal protocols for frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) after preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) remain unclear. This study compared Day 5 (D5) and Day 6 (D6) blastocysts and evaluated predictors of FET success. Methods A total of 870 patients with genetic diseases or chromosomal translocations who received PGT at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2015 to December 2019 were recruited. All patients underwent at least one year of follow-up. Patients were divided into groups according to the blastocyst development days and quality. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were applied to identify risk factors that affect clinical outcomes and to construct a predictive nomogram model. Area under the curve (AUC) of the subject's operating characteristic curve and GiViTI calibration belt were conducted to determine the discrimination and fit of the model. Results D5 blastocysts, especially high-quality D5, resulted in significantly higher clinical pregnancy (58.4% vs 49.2%) and live birth rates (52.5% vs 45%) compared to D6. Multivariate regression demonstrated the number of blastocysts, endometrial preparation protocol, days of embryonic development and the quality of blastocysts independently affected live birth rates (P<0.05). A nomogram integrating these factors indicated favorable predictive accuracy (AUC=0.598) and fit (GiViTI, P=0.192). Conclusions Transferring high-quality D5 euploid blastocysts after PGT maximizes pregnancy outcomes. Blastocyst quality, blastocyst development days, endometrial preparation protocols, and number of blastocysts, independently predicted outcomes. An individualized predictive model integrating these factors displayed favorable accuracy for counseling patients and optimizing clinical management.
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- Beining Yin
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Garcia-Belda A, Cairó O, Martínez-Moro Á, Cuadros M, Pons MC, de Mendoza MVH, Delgado A, Rives N, Carrasco B, Cabello Y, Figueroa MJ, Cascales-Romero L, González-Soto B, Cuevas-Saiz I. Considerations for future modification of The Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology embryo grading system incorporating time-lapse observations. Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 48:103570. [PMID: 37952277 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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The Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology (ASEBIR) Interest Group in Embryology (in Spanish 'Grupo de Interés de Embriología') reviewed key morphokinetic parameters to assess the contribution of time-lapse technology (TLT) to the ASEBIR grading system. Embryo grading based on morphological characteristics is the most widely used method in human assisted reproduction laboratories. The introduction and implementation of TLT has provided a large amount of information that can be used as a complementary tool for morphological embryo evaluation and selection. As part of IVF treatments, embryologists grade embryos to decide which embryos to transfer or freeze. At the present, the embryo grading system developed by ASEBIR does not consider dynamic events observed through TLT. Laboratories that are using TLT consider those parameters as complementary data for embryo selection. The aim of this review was to evaluate review time-specific morphological changes during embryo development that are not included in the ASEBIR scoring system, and to consider them as candidates to add to the scoring system.
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- IVF Spain Madrid, Madrid, Spain.; Animal Reproduction Department, INIA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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Tzukerman N, Rotem O, Shapiro MT, Maor R, Meseguer M, Gilboa D, Seidman DS, Zaritsky A. Using Unlabeled Information of Embryo Siblings from the Same Cohort Cycle to Enhance In Vitro Fertilization Implantation Prediction. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207711. [PMID: 37507828 PMCID: PMC10520665 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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High-content time-lapse embryo imaging assessed by machine learning is revolutionizing the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, the vast majority of IVF embryos are not transferred to the uterus, and these masses of embryos with unknown implantation outcomes are ignored in current efforts that aim to predict implantation. Here, whether, and to what extent the information encoded within "sibling" embryos from the same IVF cohort contributes to the performance of machine learning-based implantation prediction is explored. First, it is shown that the implantation outcome is correlated with attributes derived from the cohort siblings. Second, it is demonstrated that this unlabeled data boosts implantation prediction performance. Third, the cohort properties driving embryo prediction, especially those that rescued erroneous predictions, are characterized. The results suggest that predictive models for embryo implantation can benefit from the overlooked, widely available unlabeled data of sibling embryos by reducing the inherent noise of the individual transferred embryo.
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- Noam Tzukerman
- Department of Software and Information Systems EngineeringBen‐Gurion University of the NegevBeer‐Sheva84105Israel
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- Department of Software and Information Systems EngineeringBen‐Gurion University of the NegevBeer‐Sheva84105Israel
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- Research DivisionAIVF Ltd.Tel Aviv69271Israel
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- IVI FoundationInstituto de Investigación Sanitaria La FeValencia46026Spain
- Department of Reproductive MedicineIVIRMAValencia46015ValenciaSpain
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- Research DivisionAIVF Ltd.Tel Aviv69271Israel
- The Sackler Faculty of MedicineTel‐Aviv UniversityTel‐Aviv69978Israel
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- Department of Software and Information Systems EngineeringBen‐Gurion University of the NegevBeer‐Sheva84105Israel
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Watanabe S, Yoshikai K, Matsuda Y, Miyai S, Sawada Y, Kurahashi H, Sawada T. The effect of early irregular cell division of human embryos on blastocyst euploidy: considerations from the subsequent development of the blastomeres by direct or reverse cleavage. F&S SCIENCE 2023; 4:21-29. [PMID: 36410651 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfss.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether blastocysts that divide irregularly reduce subsequent blastocyst euploidy. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Private clinic. PATIENT(S) A total of 122 blastocysts for which consent for disposal and research use was obtained. INTERVENTION(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Results of next-generation sequencing analysis of the blastocysts and whether blastomeres by normal or irregular divisions subsequently participated in blastocyst formation or not. RESULT(S) The embryos were classified according to their dynamics until the second cleavage. The blastocyst euploidy rates were 33.3% (19/57) in the normal cleavage (NC) group, 38.3% (18/47) in the direct cleavage (embryos with one cell dividing into 3 cells) (DC) group, and 72.2% (13/18) in the reverse cleavage (RC) (embryos with fused cells once divided) group. The rate of the RC group was significantly higher than that of the NC group. The blastocyst participation rate of the blastomeres were 95.6% in the NC group and 56.5% in that derived from DC of the first cleavage, and 91.7% in that of blastomeres derived from normal division of the second cleavage and 53.6% in that derived from DC of the second cleavage, both of which were significantly lower in the latter. In the RC group, the rates of fused and nonfused blastomeres were 62.1% and 87.5%, respectively, with no significant difference. CONCLUSION(S) The blastomeres generated by DC were often excluded from blastocyst formation, and we speculate that this is one reason why their division does not reduce blastocyst euploidy. The association between RC and euploidy of blastocysts merits further study.
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- Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Sawada Women's Clinic, Nagoya, Japan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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Kim J, Lee J, Jun JH. Non-invasive evaluation of embryo quality for the selection of transferable embryos in human in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2022; 49:225-238. [PMID: 36482497 PMCID: PMC9732075 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2022.05575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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The ultimate goal of human assisted reproductive technology is to achieve a healthy pregnancy and birth, ideally from the selection and transfer of a single competent embryo. Recently, techniques for efficiently evaluating the state and quality of preimplantation embryos using time-lapse imaging systems have been applied. Artificial intelligence programs based on deep learning technology and big data analysis of time-lapse monitoring system during in vitro culture of preimplantation embryos have also been rapidly developed. In addition, several molecular markers of the secretome have been successfully analyzed in spent embryo culture media, which could easily be obtained during in vitro embryo culture. It is also possible to analyze small amounts of cell-free nucleic acids, mitochondrial nucleic acids, miRNA, and long non-coding RNA derived from embryos using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or digital PCR, as well as next-generation sequencing. Various efforts are being made to use non-invasive evaluation of embryo quality (NiEEQ) to select the embryo with the best developmental competence. However, each NiEEQ method has some limitations that should be evaluated case by case. Therefore, an integrated analysis strategy fusing several NiEEQ methods should be urgently developed and confirmed by proper clinical trials.
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- Jihyun Kim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Eulji University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Senior Healthcare, Graduate School, Eulji University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Rahmawati P, Wiweko B, Boediono A. Mitochondrial DNA copy number in cumulus granulosa cells as a predictor for embryo morphokinetics and chromosome status. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2022; 69:101-111. [PMID: 36426586 DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2022.2145248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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While morphokinetic evaluation of embryos has become the most commonly used technique in IVF to select embryos for transfer, studies have demonstrated that mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number is correlated with embryo viability and transfer outcomes. Correspondingly, this cohort study aims to evaluate the association between the mtDNA copy number in cumulus granulosa cells (CGCs) with embryo morphokinetic parameters and chromosomal status. Real-time PCR was employed to measure the mtDNA copy number of the 129 CGCs in samples obtained from 30 patients undergoing the IVF-IMSI program at Morula IVF Jakarta between July and October 2020. Bivariate and multiple analyses were utilized to determine its relationship with embryo morphokinetics, blastocyst yield, and chromosomal status. According to the analysis, there was a significant correlation between the mtDNA copy number and the blastocyst status after adjusting for the maternal age and sperm morphology (coefficient 0.832, p value = 0.032, RR value 2.299). Moreover, a significant link was observed between mtDNA copy number in CGC and early embryo developmental phase M1 (t2-t8), using the equation of M1 is 5.702-0.271 mtDNA copy number of CGCs + 0.017 maternal age + 0.013 sperm motility -0.115 sperm morphology (p value = 0.032). However, no correlation was found between the mtDNA copy number in CGCs with the other morphokinetic parameters (M2: tC-tEB, M3: t2-tEB, DC, RC, MN with p > 0.05), or the chromosomal status of the embryos (euploid: 139.44 ± 133.12, aneuploid: 142.40 ± 111.30, p = 0.806). In conclusion, our study suggests that mtDNA copy number in CGCs can serve as a useful biomarker for blastocyst status and early embryo developmental phase but not for chromosomal status.
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- Pitra Rahmawati
- Master Program in Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Morula IVF Jakarta, IVF Center, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Yasmin IVF Clinic, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Human Reproductive, Infertility and Family Planning Research Center, Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute (IMERI), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Morula IVF Jakarta, IVF Center, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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Faster Fertilization and Cleavage Kinetics Reflect Competence to Achieve a Live Birth: Data from Single-Embryo Transfer Cycles. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:8501362. [PMID: 35872853 PMCID: PMC9307337 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8501362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between early developmental kinetics and the competence to result in a live birth as well as the impact of maternal age and the number of retrieved oocytes. This retrospective cohort study included 3,021 single-embryo transfer cycles and assessed live birth outcomes paired with morphokinetic data; 1,412 transfers resulted in live births (LB), and 1,609 did not (NLB). Early morphokinetic parameters between LB and NLB embryos were compared from patients stratified into four age groups (20-25, 26-30, 31-36, and ≥37 years) and between embryos in the same competence groups within the age groups. Early morphokinetic parameters were also compared between LB and NLB embryos from patients stratified into four groups based on the number of oocytes harvested (≤7, 8-14, 15-21, and ≥22). The association between morphokinetic parameters and LB was tested using univariate and multivariate analyses. This study indicated that embryos resulting in LB generally exhibit faster developmental dynamic parameters than embryos that do not. However, this difference decreased in the younger (20-25 years) and older (≥37 years) age groups. In addition, when the number of harvested oocytes was low (≤7) or high (≥22), this difference was less obvious. The morphokinetic parameters of embryonic cleavage are an effective reference value for embryo selection strategies aimed at increasing live birth rates, especially for patients aged 26–36 years, with 8–21 harvested oocytes.
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Marginal differences in preimplantation morphokinetics between conventional IVF and ICSI in patients with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A): A sibling oocyte study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0267241. [PMID: 35468159 PMCID: PMC9037924 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to analyze the morphokinetic behaviour between conventional IVF and ICSI, in cycles with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A). Materials A randomized controlled trial (NCT03708991) was conducted in a private fertility center. Thirty couples with non-male factor infertility were recruited between November 2018 and April 2019. A total of 568 sibling cumulus oocyte complexes were randomly inseminated with conventional IVF and ICSI and cultured in an Embryoscope time-lapse system. The morphokinetic behaviour of IVF/ICSI sibling oocytes was analysed as primary endpoint. As secondary endpoints, morphokinetic parameters that predict blastocysts that will be biopsied, the day of biopsy, gender and euploid outcome was assessed. Results When comparing IVF to ICSI, only the time to reach the 2-cell stage (t2) was significantly delayed for IVF embryos: OR: 1.282 [1.020–1.612], p = 0.033. After standardizing for tPNf (ct parameters), only Blast(tStartBlastulation-t2) remained significant: OR: 0.803 [0.648–0.994], p = 0.044. For the analysis of zygotes that will be biopsied on day 5/6 versus zygotes without biopsy, only early morphokinetic parameters were considered. All parameters were different in the multivariate model: ct2: OR: 0.840 [0.709–0.996], p = 0.045; ct6: OR: 0.943 [0.890–0.998], p = 0.043; cc2(t3-t2): OR: 1.148 [1.044–1.263], p = 0.004; cc3(t5-t3): OR: 1.177 [1.107–1.251], p<0.0001. When comparing the development between blastocysts biopsied on day 5 versus day 6, only three morphokinetic parameters were significant: cc2(t3-t2): OR: 1.394 [1.010–1.926], p = 0.044; ctBlastocyst: OR: 0.613 [0.489–0.768], p<0.0001 and ctExpandedBlastocyst: OR: 0.913 [0.868–0.960], p = 0.0004. Multivariate analysis of gender and ploidy did not reveal differences in morphokinetic behaviour. Conclusion Minor morphokinetic differences are observed between IVF and ICSI. Early in the development, distinct cleavage patterns are observed between embryos that will be biopsied or not.
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Fadon P, Gallegos E, Jalota S, Muriel L, Diaz-Garcia C. Time-Lapse Systems: A Comprehensive Analysis on Effectiveness. Semin Reprod Med 2022; 39:e12-e18. [PMID: 35008119 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1742149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Time-lapse systems have quickly become a common feature of in vitro fertilization laboratories all over the world. Since being introduced over a decade ago, the alleged benefits of time-lapse technology have continued to grow, from undisturbed culture conditions and round the clock, noninvasive observations to more recent computer-assisted selection of embryos through the development of algorithms. Despite the global uptake of time-lapse technology, its real impact on clinical outcomes is still controversial. This review aims to explore the different features offered by time-lapse technology, discussing incubation, algorithms, artificial intelligence and the regulation of nonessential treatment interventions, while assessing evidence on whether any benefit is offered over conventional technology.
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- IVI London, IVIRMA Global, London, United Kingdom.,EGA Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Shebl O, Trautner PS, Enengl S, Reiter E, Allerstorfer C, Rechberger T, Oppelt P, Ebner T. Ionophore application for artificial oocyte activation and its potential effect on morphokinetics: a sibling oocyte study. J Assist Reprod Genet 2021; 38:3125-3133. [PMID: 34642877 PMCID: PMC8666403 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02338-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate whether ionophore application at the oocyte stage changes the morphokinetics of the associated embryos in cases of artificial oocyte activation. METHODS In a prospective sibling oocyte approach, 78 ICSI patients with suspected fertilization problems had half of their MII-oocytes treated with a ready-to-use ionophore (calcimycin) immediately following ICSI (study group). Untreated ICSI eggs served as the control group. Primary analyses focused on morphokinetic behavior and the presence of irregular cleavages. The rates of fertilization, utilization, pregnancy, and live birth rate were also evaluated. RESULTS Ionophore-treated oocytes showed a significantly earlier formation of pronuclei (t2PNa) and a better synchronized third cell cycle (s3) (P < .05). The rate of irregular cleavage was unaffected (P > .05). Ionophore treatment significantly improved the overall rates of fertilization (P < .01) and blastocyst utilization (P < .05). CONCLUSION Ionophore application does not negatively affect cleavage timing nor is it associated with irregular cleavage.
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- Omar Shebl
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler University Hospital, MedCampus IV, Krankenhausstr. 26-30, A-4020, Linz, Upper Austria, Austria.
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Kato K, Ueno S, Berntsen J, Ito M, Shimazaki K, Uchiyama K, Okimura T. Comparing prediction of ongoing pregnancy and live birth outcomes in patients with advanced and younger maternal age patients using KIDScore™ day 5: a large-cohort retrospective study with single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:98. [PMID: 34215265 PMCID: PMC8252298 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00767-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The KIDScore™ Day 5 (KS-D5) model, version 3, is a general morphokinetic prediction model (Vitrolife, Sweden) for fetal heartbeat prediction after embryo transfer that was developed based on a large data set that included implantation results from a range of clinics with different patient populations, culture conditions and clinical practices. However, there was no study to comparing their pregnancy and live birth prediction ability among different maternal age. The aim of this study is to analyze the performance of KS-D5 in predicting pregnancy and live birth in various maternal age groups after single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer (SVBT). METHODS A total of 2486 single vitrified-warmed blastocyst transfer (SVBT) cycles were analyzed retrospectively. Confirmed fetal heartbeat positive (FHB+) and live birth (LB+) rates were stratified by Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) maternal age criteria (< 35, 35-37, 38-40, 41-42 and ≥ 43 years of age). Within each age group, the performance of the prediction model was calculated using the AUC, and the results were compared across the age groups. RESULTS In all age groups, the FHB+ rates decreased as the KIDScore decreased (P < 0.05). Conversely, the AUCs increased as the maternal age increased. The AUC of the < 35 age group (0.589) was significantly lower than the AUCs of the 41-42 age group (0.673) and the ≥43 age group (0.737), respectively (P < 0.05). In all age groups, the LB+ rates decreased as the KIDScore decreased (P < 0.05). Conversely, the AUCs increased as the maternal age increased. The AUC of the ≥43 age group (0.768) was significantly higher than the AUCs of other age groups (P < 0.05; < 35 age group = 0.596, 35-37 age group = 0.640, 38-40 age group = 0.646, 41-42 age group = 0.679). CONCLUSIONS In the present study, we determined that the KIDScore model worked well for prediction of pregnancy and live birth outcomes in advanced age patients.
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- Keiichi Kato
- Kato Ladies Clinic, 7-20-3, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan.
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- Kato Ladies Clinic, 7-20-3, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Kato Ladies Clinic, 7-20-3, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Kato Ladies Clinic, 7-20-3, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Kato Ladies Clinic, 7-20-3, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Kato Ladies Clinic, 7-20-3, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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Sperm DNA fragmentation measured by sperm chromatin dispersion impacts morphokinetic parameters, fertilization rate and blastocyst quality in ICSI treatments. ZYGOTE 2021; 30:72-79. [PMID: 34034847 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199421000332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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To determine the effects of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) on embryo morphokinetic parameters, cleavage patterns and embryo quality, this retrospective study analyzed 151 intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles (1152 embryos collected) between November 2016 and June 2019. SDF was assessed using sperm chromatin dispersion. The cycles were divided into two groups based on the SDF rate: SDF < 15% (n = 114) and SDF ≥ 15% (n = 37). The embryo morphokinetic parameters, cleavage patterns, and embryo quality were compared between the two groups. The morphokinetic parameters tPNf, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6, and t8 were achieved significantly earlier in the SDF < 15% group compared with in the SDF ≥ 15% group. The fertilization and 2PN rates seemed to be significantly higher in the SDF < 15% group compared with in the SDF ≥ 15% group, while the abnormal cleavage rates were similar. However, a significantly higher rate of chaotic cleavage (CC) was observed in the SDF ≥ 15% group. The D3 high-quality embryo and available embryo rates were similar between the two groups. The blastocyst formation, high-quality blastocyst, and available blastocyst rates in the SDF < 15% group were significantly higher than those in the SDF ≥ 15% group. With an increase in SDF level, the chemical pregnancy, clinical pregnancy and implantation rates tended to decrease, while the miscarriage rate increased. This study demonstrated that SDF ≥ 15% reduces the fertilization rate of ICSI cycles and affects certain morphokinetic parameters. A higher SDF level can also induce a higher rate of CC, with subsequent decreases in the blastocyst formation rate and blastocyst quality.
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Boediono A, Handayani N, Sari HN, Yusup N, Indrasari W, Polim AA, Sini I. Morphokinetics of embryos after IMSI versus ICSI in couples with sub-optimal sperm quality: A time-lapse study. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14002. [PMID: 33606295 DOI: 10.1111/and.14002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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An investigation was conducted to determine the influence of two sperm selection modalities, IMSI and ICSI, on the morphokinetics, dynamic development and ploidy status of embryos derived from males with sub-optimal sperm profiles during IVF program. A total of 209 PGTA-tested top-quality blastocysts (IMSI = 129, ICSI = 80) from 84 couples (IMSI = 51, ICSI = 33) were assessed retrospectively. This study found that both IMSI and ICSI yielded comparable embryo morphokinetics, except for the T7, TEB and CC3 parameters (p < 0.05). A significant lower incidence of multinucleation was observed in the IMSI group when compared to the ICSI group (48.8% vs. 71.3%, p = 0.002), while other parameters of embryo development such as direct cleavage, distorted cytoplasmic movement, reverse cleavage and vacuole(s) appearance did not differ (p > 0.05). No differences were noticed in the proportion of generating chromosomally euploid embryos (44.2% vs. 51.3%, p = 0.394, respectively, for IMSI and ICSI). The implementation of IMSI or ICSI in couples with sub-optimal sperm profiles resulted in embryos with comparatively similar morphokinetics. Furthermore, the incidence of multinucleation at the two- to four-cell stage was lower following the practice of IMSI, although the method did not improve the proportion of gaining euploid embryos.
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- Arief Boediono
- Morula IVF Jakarta Clinic, Jakarta, Indonesia.,IRSI Research and Training Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Morula IVF Jakarta Clinic, Jakarta, Indonesia.,IRSI Research and Training Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- IRSI Research and Training Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Morula IVF Jakarta Clinic, Jakarta, Indonesia.,IRSI Research and Training Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atmajaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Morula IVF Jakarta Clinic, Jakarta, Indonesia.,IRSI Research and Training Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Chéles DS, Molin EAD, Rocha JC, Nogueira MFG. Mining of variables from embryo morphokinetics, blastocyst's morphology and patient parameters: an approach to predict the live birth in the assisted reproduction service. JBRA Assist Reprod 2020; 24:470-479. [PMID: 32293823 PMCID: PMC7558892 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20200014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Based on growing demand for assisted reproduction technology, improved predictive models are required to optimize in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmatic sperm injection strategies, prioritizing single embryo transfer. There are still several obstacles to overcome for the purpose of improving assisted reproductive success, such as intra- and inter-observer subjectivity in embryonic selection, high occurrence of multiple pregnancies, maternal and neonatal complications. Here, we compare studies that used several variables that impact the success of assisted reproduction, such as blastocyst morphology and morphokinetic aspects of embryo development as well as characteristics of the patients submitted to assisted reproduction, in order to predict embryo quality, implantation or live birth. Thereby, we emphasize the proposal of an artificial intelligence-based platform for a more objective method to predict live birth.
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- Dóris Spinosa Chéles
- Laboratório de Matemática Aplicada, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Languages and Sciences, Campus Assis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, SP, Brazil
- Laboratório de Micromanipulação Embrionária, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Sciences and Languages, Campus Assis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Matemática Aplicada, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Languages and Sciences, Campus Assis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Matemática Aplicada, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Languages and Sciences, Campus Assis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Micromanipulação Embrionária, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Sciences and Languages, Campus Assis, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, SP, Brazil
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Faster fertilization and cleavage kinetics reflect competence to achieve a live birth after intracytoplasmic sperm injection, but this association fades with maternal age. Fertil Steril 2020; 115:665-672. [PMID: 32888678 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the relationship of early developmental kinetics with competence to provide a live birth and the impact of maternal age in this context. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study including 4,915 embryos, of which 1,390 were transferred and provided a clinical outcome paired with morphokinetic data; 168 of them resulted in a live birth (LB), and 1,222 did not (NLB). Early morphokinetic parameters were compared between LB and NLB embryos from patients stratified into two age groups (<37 and ≥37 years), and between embryos at the same competence group from patients aged <37 and ≥37 years. The association of morphokinetic parameters with live birth was tested by univariate and multivariate analyses. SETTING Fertility clinic. PATIENT(S) The study population included 1,066 patients undergoing autologous intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles with fresh single (SET), double (DET) or triple (TET) embryo transfers on day 2 or 3. Of them, 669 patients produced NLB embryos and 134 produced LB embryos. INTERVENTION(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Fertilization and cleavage morphokinetic parameters and live birth. RESULT(S) In the total patient population, all morphokinetic parameters were achieved earlier in LB compared with NLB embryos. The same was observed in patients aged <37 years (P<.015), but not ≥37 years. Except for the t8 (time at which an 8-blastomere embryo was identified), all morphokinetic parameters were reached earlier in LB embryos from patients aged <37 years compared with LB embryos from patients aged ≥37 years. Univariate analysis revealed that earlier occurrence of all morphokinetic parameters was associated with live birth, although only earlier t2 (time at which two separate and distinct cells were identified) was associated with live birth independently from maternal age in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION(S) Despite its retrospective nature and performance in a single IVF center, this study presents novel data indicating that embryos competent to provide a live birth display overall faster early developmental kinetics compared with embryos that do not achieve a live birth after transfer, a difference that, however, narrows as maternal age advances. The findings suggest that fertilization and cleavage morphokinetic parameters may constitute valuable references for embryo selection strategies aiming to improve live birth rates, specifically before advanced maternal age while holding limited usefulness in advanced maternal age.
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Apter S, Ebner T, Freour T, Guns Y, Kovacic B, Le Clef N, Marques M, Meseguer M, Montjean D, Sfontouris I, Sturmey R, Coticchio G. Good practice recommendations for the use of time-lapse technology †. Hum Reprod Open 2020; 2020:hoaa008. [PMID: 32206731 PMCID: PMC7081060 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoaa008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Endocrinology, Kepler Universitätsklinikum, Linz, Austria
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- Médecine de la Reproduction, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, UZ Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine and Gynecologic Endocrinology, Univerzitetni klinicni center Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Grimbergen, Belgium
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- IVF Laboratory, Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad, Valencia, Spain
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- Médecine et Biologie de la Reproduction, Hopital Saint Joseph, Marseille, France
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- Centre for Atherothrombosis and Metabolic Disease, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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Chavez-Badiola A, Flores-Saiffe Farias A, Mendizabal-Ruiz G, Garcia-Sanchez R, Drakeley AJ, Garcia-Sandoval JP. Predicting pregnancy test results after embryo transfer by image feature extraction and analysis using machine learning. Sci Rep 2020; 10:4394. [PMID: 32157183 PMCID: PMC7064494 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61357-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Assessing the viability of a blastosyst is still empirical and non-reproducible nowadays. We developed an algorithm based on artificial vision and machine learning (and other classifiers) that predicts pregnancy using the beta human chorionic gonadotropin (b-hCG) test from both the morphology of an embryo and the age of the patients. We employed two high-quality databases with known pregnancy outcomes (n = 221). We created a system consisting of different classifiers that is feed with novel morphometric features extracted from the digital micrographs, along with other non-morphometric data to predict pregnancy. It was evaluated using five different classifiers: probabilistic bayesian, Support Vector Machines (SVM), deep neural network, decision tree, and Random Forest (RF), using a k-fold cross validation to assess the model's generalization capabilities. In the database A, the SVM classifier achieved an F1 score of 0.74, and AUC of 0.77. In the database B the RF classifier obtained a F1 score of 0.71, and AUC of 0.75. Our results suggest that the system is able to predict a positive pregnancy test from a single digital image, offering a novel approach with the advantages of using a small database, being highly adaptable to different laboratory settings, and easy integration into clinical practice.
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- Universidad de Guadalajara, Departamento de Ciencias Computacionales, Guadalajara, PC, 44430, Mexico
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- New Hope Fertility Center Mexico, Research and Development, Guadalajara, PC, 44630, Mexico
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- Hewitt Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Director, Liverpool, PC, L8 7SS, United Kingdom
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Storr A, Bilir E, Cooke S, Garrett D, Venetis CA. Fine-tuning blastocyst selection based on morphology: a multicentre analysis of 2461 single blastocyst transfers. Reprod Biomed Online 2019; 39:588-598. [PMID: 31515169 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2019.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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RESEARCH QUESTION Which blastocyst morphology parameter is associated with live birth after controlling for female age and endometrial receptivity? DESIGN Retrospective study including fresh single blastocyst transfers (n = 2461) where the value of serum progesterone on day of human chorionic gonadotrophin trigger (PdHCG) was available. Generalized estimating equation regression models evaluated the independent effects of developmental stage (DevSt), inner cell mass (ICM) and trophectoderm grade on live birth rates while controlling for the confounding effects of female age and PdHCG. RESULTS DevSt was strongly associated with the probability of live birth (P < 0.0001) independently of female age (odds ratio [OR] 0.89, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.87-0.91) and PdHCG (OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.74-0.87). For full blastocysts, expanded blastocysts and hatching blastocysts, addition of ICM and trophectoderm grading in the multivariable analysis suggested that besides female age (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.90-0.94) and PdHCG (OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.73-0.87), only DevSt (P = 0.001) and trophectoderm quality (P = 0.004) were independent predictors of live birth, while the predictive capacity of ICM was no longer significant. The mean probability of live birth was highest for AA blastocysts (35.0%), followed by BA blastocysts (31.2%) and AB blastocysts (27.7%). CONCLUSION This large study analyses for the first time the independent role of blastocyst morphology in predicting live birth while controlling for female age and PdHCG. Its findings suggest that DevSt and then trophectoderm grade are stronger predictors of live birth over ICM grade when selecting a single blastocyst for transfer.
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- Ashleigh Storr
- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW NSW, Australia; Flinders Fertility, Adelaide SA, Australia.
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- Koç University, School of Medicine Istanbul, Turkey
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- IVF Australia, Sydney NSW, Australia; Centre for Big Data Research in Health and School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW NSW, Australia
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Tran D, Cooke S, Illingworth PJ, Gardner DK. Deep learning as a predictive tool for fetal heart pregnancy following time-lapse incubation and blastocyst transfer. Hum Reprod 2019; 34:1011-1018. [PMID: 31111884 PMCID: PMC6554189 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dez064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Can a deep learning model predict the probability of pregnancy with fetal heart (FH) from time-lapse videos? SUMMARY ANSWER We created a deep learning model named IVY, which was an objective and fully automated system that predicts the probability of FH pregnancy directly from raw time-lapse videos without the need for any manual morphokinetic annotation or blastocyst morphology assessment. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY The contribution of time-lapse imaging in effective embryo selection is promising. Existing algorithms for the analysis of time-lapse imaging are based on morphology and morphokinetic parameters that require subjective human annotation and thus have intrinsic inter-reader and intra-reader variability. Deep learning offers promise for the automation and standardization of embryo selection. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION A retrospective analysis of time-lapse videos and clinical outcomes of 10 638 embryos from eight different IVF clinics, across four different countries, between January 2014 and December 2018. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The deep learning model was trained using time-lapse videos with known FH pregnancy outcome to perform a binary classification task of predicting the probability of pregnancy with FH given time-lapse video sequence. The predictive power of the model was measured using the average area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic curve over 5-fold stratified cross-validation. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The deep learning model was able to predict FH pregnancy from time-lapse videos with an AUC of 0.93 [95% CI 0.92-0.94] in 5-fold stratified cross-validation. A hold-out validation test across eight laboratories showed that the AUC was reproducible, ranging from 0.95 to 0.90 across different laboratories with different culture and laboratory processes. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION This study is a retrospective analysis demonstrating that the deep learning model has a high level of predictability of the likelihood that an embryo will implant. The clinical impacts of these findings are still uncertain. Further studies, including prospective randomized controlled trials, are required to evaluate the clinical significance of this deep learning model. The time-lapse videos collected for training and validation are Day 5 embryos; hence, additional adjustment would need to be made for the model to be used in the context of Day 3 transfer. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The high predictive value for embryo implantation obtained by the deep learning model may improve the effectiveness of previous approaches used for time-lapse imaging in embryo selection. This may improve the prioritization of the most viable embryo for a single embryo transfer. The deep learning model may also prove to be useful in providing the optimal order for subsequent transfers of cryopreserved embryos. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) D.T. is the co-owner of Harrison AI that has patented this methodology in association with Virtus Health. P.I. is a shareholder in Virtus Health. S.C., P.I. and D.G. are all either employees or contracted with Virtus Health. D.G. has received grant support from Vitrolife, the manufacturer of the Embryoscope time-lapse imaging used in this study. The equipment and time for this study have been jointly provided by Harrison AI and Virtus Health.
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- D Tran
- Medical AI, Harrison AI, Barangaroo, NSW, Australia
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- Embryology, IVF Australia, Greenwich, NSW, Australia
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- Embryology, Melbourne IVF, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Boynukalin FK, Serdarogullari M, Gultomruk M, Coban O, Findikli N, Bahceci M. The impact of endometriosis on early embryo morphokinetics: a case-control study. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2019; 65:250-257. [DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2019.1573275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Genetics Laboratory, Bahceci Fulya IVF Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Embryology Laboratory, British Cyprus IVF Hospital, Nicosia, USA
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- Embryology Laboratory, Bahceci Fulya IVF Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Bahceci Fulya IVF Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
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Martínez M, Santaló J, Rodríguez A, Vassena R. High reliability of morphokinetic annotations among embryologists. Hum Reprod Open 2018; 2018:hoy009. [PMID: 30895250 PMCID: PMC6276644 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoy009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Are morphokinetic measurements of time lapse-videos of human embryos comparable among operators? SUMMARY ANSWER There is little variation among morphokinetic measurements taken by different operators when analyzing the same time lapse-videos of human embryos. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Morphokinetic analysis of preimplantation embryo development is a complementary method of embryo assessment increasingly used in IVF laboratories. Time-lapse videos of embryo development are normally viewed by trained embryologists and annotated with the times when specific developmental events occur. Such annotations form the basis of embryo selection algorithms, used to rank the embryos for transfer. It is unknown whether the reliability of morphokinetic annotations is related to the morphological characteristics of the analyzed embryo or to the ability of the embryologists performing the annotation. One study so far reported the reliability of morphokinetic annotations among three embryologists using the time-lapse system (TLS), but larger studies with different setups are needed to address this issue further. STUDY DESIGN SIZE DURATION A prospective study was carried out between October 2015 and June 2016. Six embryologists with various degrees of experience in static, morphology-based evaluation, individually annotated the same 93 videos of preimplantation development, corresponding to 18 IVF/ICSI cycles, recorded with a TLS. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS SETTING METHODS Times of second polar body extrusion, appearance and disappearance of pronuclei, and embryo cleavages (times from 2-cell to 5-cell stage: t2, t3, t4, t5) were annotated. Each embryologist was blinded to the annotations of the others. Intra- and inter-observer agreement was evaluated by computing intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs). MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE In the inter-observer analysis, most ICCs obtained were higher than 0.80, indicating a high level of agreement: t2: 0.93; t3: 0.80; t4: 0.89; t5: 0.89; disappearance of two pronuclei: 0.98. However, the ICCs obtained for second polar body extrusion and the appearance of two pronuclei annotations was lower: 0.51 and 0.63, respectively, indicating an average level of agreement. The ICCs obtained from the intra-observer analysis were also higher than 0.80 (t2: 0.96; t3: 0.89; t4: 0.88; t5: 0.86; disappearance of two pronuclei: 0.96). The ICCs obtained from second polar body extrusion and the appearance of two pronuclei annotations were 0.77 and 0.66, respectively. These results indicate that developmental timings, annotated in time-lapse videos, are highly reliable both within and among observers. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION The events at the developmental stages from 6-cells to blastocyst were not evaluated; since some morphokinetic algorithms use times past the 6-cell stage in their calculations, further studies should be carried out to understand the variations among observers in these cases. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Time-lapse measurement should be as objective as possible, especially for the first embryo cleavages, because they are often measured to define algorithms to assess the embryonic implantation potential. Our results show that measurements using this particular TLS are consistent and reliable both within and among operators. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS None. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Not applicable.
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- M Martínez
- Clínica Eugin, Travessera de les Corts 322, Barcelona 08029, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Celular, Fisiología en Inmunología, Facultad de Biociencias, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra 08193, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona
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- Clínica Eugin, Travessera de les Corts 322, Barcelona 08029, Spain
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- Clínica Eugin, Travessera de les Corts 322, Barcelona 08029, Spain
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Storr A, Venetis C, Cooke S, Kilani S, Ledger W. Time-lapse algorithms and morphological selection of day-5 embryos for transfer: a preclinical validation study. Fertil Steril 2018; 109:276-283.e3. [PMID: 29331237 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 10/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the agreement between published time-lapse algorithms in selecting the best day-5 embryo for transfer, as well as the agreement between these algorithms and embryologists. DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING Private in vitro fertilization center. PATIENT(S) Four hundred and twenty-eight embryos from 100 cycles cultured in the EmbryoScope. INTERVENTION(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Interalgorithm agreement as assessed by the Fleiss kappa coefficient. RESULT(S) Of seven published algorithms analyzed in this study, only one of the 18 possible pairs showed very good agreement (κ = 0.867); one pair showed good agreement (κ = 0.725), four pairs showed fair agreement (κ = 0.226-0.334), and the remaining 12 pairs showed poor agreement (κ = 0.008-0.149). Even in the best-case scenario, the majority of algorithms showed poor to moderate kappa scores (κ = 0.337-0.722) for the assessment of agreement between the embryo(s) selected as "best" by the algorithms and the embryo that was chosen by the majority (>5) of embryologists, as well as with the embryo that was actually selected in the laboratory on the day of transfer (κ = 0.315-0.802). CONCLUSION(S) The results of this study raise concerns as to whether the tested algorithms are applicable in different clinical settings, emphasizing the need for proper external validation before clinical use.
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- Ashleigh Storr
- IVF Australia, Sydney; and School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
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- IVF Australia, Sydney; and School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- IVF Australia, Sydney; and School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- IVF Australia, Sydney; and School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- IVF Australia, Sydney; and School of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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Ozgur K, Bulut H, Berkkanoglu M, Humaidan P, Coetzee K. Artificial cryopreserved embryo transfer cycle success depends on blastocyst developmental rate and progesterone timing. Reprod Biomed Online 2017; 36:269-276. [PMID: 29398416 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2017.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This retrospective cohort analysis compared the developmental competence of cryopreserved day-4 and 5 blastocysts, and investigated the effect of progesterone administration duration on the success of artificial frozen embryo transfers. Between October 2015 and March 2016, 868 intracytoplasmic sperm injection blastocyst cryo-all cycles were carried out, with 586 subsequently undergoing frozen embryo transfer. Of these, 243 were day-5 single blastocyst transfers (SBT) and 152 were day-4 SBT. Day-4 blastocysts were transferred on day-5 progesterone (day-4 group) and day-5 blastocysts were transferred on day-5 (short-protocol day-5 sub-group, n = 104) or day-6 (standard-protocol day-5 sub-group, n = 139) progesterone. Although more blastocysts were transferred in the standard-protocol day-5 sub-group (P = 0.009), pregnancy, clinical pregnancy and live birth rates were similar to those of the day-4 group, but were significantly lower in the short-protocol day-5 sub-group (P = 0.004, P = 0.008 and P = 0.02 respectively). For optimal outcomes, day-4 blastulating embryos should be prioritized for transfer on day 5 of progesterone and for day-5 blastocysts, transfer should be delayed by 1 day. The retrospective analysis and lack of adjustment for all known confounding variables limit the study.
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- The Fertility Clinic, Skive Regional Hospital and Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Delayed APC/C activation extends the first mitosis of mouse embryos. Sci Rep 2017; 7:9682. [PMID: 28851945 PMCID: PMC5575289 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09526-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The correct temporal regulation of mitosis underpins genomic stability because it ensures the alignment of chromosomes on the mitotic spindle that is required for their proper segregation to the two daughter cells. Crucially, sister chromatid separation must be delayed until all the chromosomes have attached to the spindle; this is achieved by the Spindle Assembly Checkpoint (SAC) that inhibits the Anaphase Promoting Complex/Cyclosome (APC/C) ubiquitin ligase. In many species the first embryonic M-phase is significantly prolonged compared to the subsequent divisions, but the reason behind this has remained unclear. Here, we show that the first M-phase in the mouse embryo is significantly extended due to a delay in APC/C activation. Unlike in somatic cells, where the APC/C first targets cyclin A2 for degradation at nuclear envelope breakdown (NEBD), we find that in zygotes cyclin A2 remains stable for a significant period of time after NEBD. Our findings that the SAC prevents cyclin A2 degradation, whereas over-expressed Plk1 stimulates it, support our conclusion that the delay in cyclin A2 degradation is caused by low APC/C activity. As a consequence of delayed APC/C activation cyclin B1 stability in the first mitosis is also prolonged, leading to the unusual length of the first M-phase.
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Faramarzi A, Khalili MA, Micara G, Agha- Rahimi A. Revealing the secret life of pre-implantation embryos by time-lapse monitoring: A review. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.15.5.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Revealing the secret life of pre-implantation embryos by time-lapse monitoring: A review. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017; 15:257-264. [PMID: 28744520 PMCID: PMC5510578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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High implantation success following in vitro fertilization cycles are achieved via the transfer of embryos with the highest developmental competence. Multiple pregnancies as a result of the transfer of several embryos per cycle accompany with various complication. Thus, single-embryo transfer (SET) is the preferred practice in assisted reproductive technique (ART) treatment. In order to improve the pregnancy rate for SET, embryologists need reliable biomarkers to aid their selection of embryos with the highest developmental potential. Time-lapse technology is a noninvasive alternative conventional microscopic assessment. It provides uninterrupted and continues the survey of embryo development to transfer day. Today, there are four time-lapse systems that are commercially available for ART centers. In world and Iran, the first time lapse babies were born in 2010 and 2015, respectively, conceived by SET. Here, we review the use of time-lapse monitoring in the observation of embryogenesis as well as its role in SET. Although, the findings from our review support common use of time-lapse monitoring in ART centers; but, future large studies assessing this system in well-designed trials are necessary.
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Eastick J, Venetis C, Cooke S, Storr A, Susetio D, Chapman M. Is early embryo development as observed by time-lapse microscopy dependent on whether fresh or frozen sperm was used for ICSI? A cohort study. J Assist Reprod Genet 2017; 34:733-740. [PMID: 28455755 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-017-0928-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare timings of key events of embryo development from those originating from either fresh or cryopreserved ejaculate sperm using time-lapse technology. METHODS In this retrospective observational cohort study, time-lapse technology was used to monitor 1927 embryos from 234 women undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and utilizing either fresh (n = 172 cycles) or cryopreserved ejaculate sperm (n = 62 cycles) for insemination were included in the study. Key developmental events as described in time-lapse were compared with the use of generalized estimating equations (GEE) to adjust for any auto-correlation between the observations. In addition, multivariable logit regression models were used to account for any known baseline differences between the two groups. RESULTS There were no differences in conventional embryo development such as number of 8-cell embryos by 72 h (p = 0.359), the number of blastocysts by 120 h (p = 0.417), and the number of top quality blastocysts (p = 0.956) between the two groups compared. There were no statistical differences in the timings of any of the key embryo developmental events (PN_t1, NEBD, cytokinesis, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6, t7, t8, tM, tSB, tEB, tHB, s1, s2, s3, cc2, and cc3) when either fresh or cryopreserved ejaculate sperm was used for ICSI. This was also confirmed with conventional morphological assessment. CONCLUSIONS This observational cohort study has shown that there are no differences in the morphokinetic parameters of early embryo development when either fresh or frozen ejaculate sperm are used for ICSI insemination.
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- Jessica Eastick
- Hunter IVF, IVF Australia, PO Box 417, New Lambton, New South Wales, 2305, Australia. .,University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Hunter IVF, IVF Australia, PO Box 417, New Lambton, New South Wales, 2305, Australia.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter IVF, IVF Australia, PO Box 417, New Lambton, New South Wales, 2305, Australia
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- Hunter IVF, IVF Australia, PO Box 417, New Lambton, New South Wales, 2305, Australia.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter IVF, IVF Australia, PO Box 417, New Lambton, New South Wales, 2305, Australia
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- Hunter IVF, IVF Australia, PO Box 417, New Lambton, New South Wales, 2305, Australia.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Storr A, Venetis CA, Cooke S, Kilani S, Ledger W. Inter-observer and intra-observer agreement between embryologists during selection of a single Day 5 embryo for transfer: a multicenter study. Hum Reprod 2016; 32:307-314. [PMID: 28031323 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What is the inter-observer and intra-observer agreement between embryologists when selecting a single Day 5 embryo for transfer? SUMMARY ANSWER The inter-observer and intra-observer agreement between embryologists when selecting a single Day 5 embryo for transfer was generally good, although not optimal, even among experienced embryologists. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Previous research on the morphological assessment of early stage (two pronuclei to Day 3) embryos has shown varying levels of inter-observer and intra-observer agreement. However, single blastocyst transfer is now becoming increasingly popular and there are no published data that assess inter-observer and intra-observer agreement when selecting a single embryo for Day 5 transfer. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This was a prospective study involving 10 embryologists working at five different IVF clinics within a single organization between July 2013 and November 2015. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The top 10 embryologists were selected based on their yearly Quality Assurance Program scores for blastocyst grading and were asked to morphologically grade all Day 5 embryos and choose a single embryo for transfer in a survey of 100 cases using 2D images. A total of 1000 decisions were therefore assessed. For each case, Day 5 images were shown, followed by a Day 3 and Day 5 image of the same embryo. Subgroup analyses were also performed based on the following characteristics of embryologists: the level of clinical embryology experience in the laboratory; amount of research experience; number of days per week spent grading embryos. The agreement between these embryologists and the one that scored the embryos on the actual day of transfer was also evaluated. Inter-observer and intra-observer variability was assessed using the kappa coefficient to evaluate the extent of agreement. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE This study showed that all 10 embryologists agreed on the embryo chosen for transfer in 50 out of 100 cases. In 93 out of 100 cases, at least 6 out of the 10 embryologists agreed. The inter-observer and intra-observer agreement among embryologists when selecting a single Day 5 embryo for transfer was generally good as assessed by the kappa scores (kappa = 0.734, 95% CI: 0.665-0.791 and 0.759, 95% CI: 0.622-0.833, respectively). The subgroup analyses did not substantially alter the inter-observer and intra-observer agreement among embryologists. The agreement when Day 3 images were included alongside Day 5 images of the same embryos resulted in a change of mind at least three times by each embryologist (on average for <10% of cases) and resulted in a small decrease in inter-observer and intra-observer agreement between embryologists (kappa = 0.676, 95% CI: 0.617-0.724 and 0.752, 95% CI: 0.656-808, respectively).The assessment of the inter-observer agreement with regard to morphological grading of Day 5 embryos showed only a fair-to-moderate agreement, which was observed across all subgroup analyses. The highest overall kappa coefficient was seen for the grading of the developmental stage of an embryo (0.513; 95% CI: 0.492-0.538). The findings were similar when the individual embryologists were compared with the embryologist who made the morphological assessments of the available embryos on the actual day of transfer. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION All embryologists had already completed their training and were working under one organization with similar policies between the five clinics. Therefore, the inter-observer agreement might not be as high between embryologists working in clinics with different policies or with different levels of training. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The generally good, although not optimal uniformity between participating embryologists when selecting a Day 5 embryo for transfer, as well as, the surprisingly low agreement when morphologically grading Day 5 embryos could be improved, potentially resulting in increased pregnancy rates. Future studies need to be directed toward technologies that can help achieve this. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS None declared. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Not applicable.
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- Ashleigh Storr
- IVFAustralia, Sydney, NSW, Australia .,School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW, NSW, Australia
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- IVFAustralia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW, NSW, Australia
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- IVFAustralia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW, NSW, Australia
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- IVFAustralia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW, NSW, Australia
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- IVFAustralia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW, NSW, Australia
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Lu L, Lv B, Huang K, Xue Z, Zhu X, Fan G. Recent advances in preimplantation genetic diagnosis and screening. J Assist Reprod Genet 2016; 33:1129-34. [PMID: 27272212 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-016-0750-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis/screening (PGD/PGS) aims to help couples lower the risks of transmitting genetic defects to their offspring, implantation failure, and/or miscarriage during in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. However, it is still being debated with regard to the practicality and diagnostic accuracy of PGD/PGS due to the concern of invasive biopsy and the potential mosaicism of embryos. Recently, several non-invasive and high-throughput assays have been developed to help overcome the challenges encountered in the conventional invasive biopsy and low-throughput analysis in PGD/PGS. In this mini-review, we will summarize the recent progresses of these new methods for PGD/PGS and discuss their potential applications in IVF clinics.
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- Lina Lu
- Translational Center for Stem Cell Research, Tongji Hospital, Department of Regenerative Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China.,School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute of Translational Medicine, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Translational Center for Stem Cell Research, Tongji Hospital, Department of Regenerative Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Human Genetics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Translational Center for Stem Cell Research, Tongji Hospital, Department of Regenerative Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute of Translational Medicine, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute of Translational Medicine, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China. .,Department of Human Genetics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Kirkegaard K, Sundvall L, Erlandsen M, Hindkjær JJ, Knudsen UB, Ingerslev HJ. Timing of human preimplantation embryonic development is confounded by embryo origin. Hum Reprod 2015; 31:324-31. [PMID: 26637491 PMCID: PMC4716807 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dev296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION To what extent do patient- and treatment-related factors explain the variation in morphokinetic parameters proposed as embryo viability markers? SUMMARY ANSWER Up to 31% of the observed variation in timing of embryo development can be explained by embryo origin, but no single factor elicits a systematic influence. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Several studies report that culture conditions, patient characteristics and treatment influence timing of embryo development, which have promoted the perception that each clinic must develop individual models. Most of the studies have, however, treated embryos from one patient as independent observations, and only very few studies that evaluate the influence from patient- and treatment-related factors on timing of development or time-lapse parameters as predictors of viability have controlled for confounding, which implies a high risk of overestimating the statistical significance of potential correlations. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Infertile patients were prospectively recruited to a cohort study at a hospital fertility clinic from February 2011 to May 2013. Patients aged <38 years without endometriosis were eligible if ≥8 oocytes were retrieved. Patients were included only once. All embryos were monitored for 6 days in a time-lapse incubator. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS A total of 1507 embryos from 243 patients were included. The influence of fertilization method, BMI, maternal age, FSH dose and number of previous cycles on timing of t2-t5, duration of the 2- and 3-cell stage, and development of a blastocoel (tEB) and full blastocoel (tFB) was tested in multivariate, multilevel linear regression analysis. Predictive parameters for live birth were tested in a logistic regression analysis for 223 single transferred blastocysts, where time-lapse parameters were investigated along with patient and embryo characteristics. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Moderate intra-class correlation coefficients (0.16-0.31) were observed for all parameters except duration of the 3-cell stage, which demonstrates that embryos from one patient elicit clustering at a patient level. No single patient- and treatment-related factor was found to systematically influence the timing from cleavage to blastocyst stage, which indicates that no individual patient-related factor can be identified that separately explains the clustering throughout the entire developmental stages. The blastocyst parameters were more affected by patient-related factors than cleavage stage parameters, as tEB occurred significantly later with older age (0.29 h/year (95% confidence interval: CI 0.03; 0.56)), while both tEB and tFB occurred significantly later with increasing dose of FSH (tEB: 0.12 h/100 IU FSH (95% CI 0.01;0.24); tFB 0.14 h/100 IU FSH (95% CI 0.03;0.27)) and with more previous attempts (tEB: 1.2 h/attempt (95% CI 0.01;2.5); tFB 1.4 h/attempt (0.10;2.7)). Fertilization method affected timing of the first division, with ICSI embryos cleaving significantly faster than IVF embryos (-3.6% (95% CI -6.4; -0.77)), whereas no difference was found in the subsequent divisions. The univariable regression analysis identified female age, cumulative FSH dose, degree of blastocyst expansion, score of the inner cell mass and timing of full blastocyst formation as predictors of live birth. The timing of full blastocyst formation (tFB) did not remain significant when adjusting for age, number of previous cycles and cumulative FSH dose, which were the parameters shown to influence tFB in the mixed regression model. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Only good prognosis patients were enrolled, so these results may not be generalized to all infertile women. Not all patient-related factors were investigated. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our findings underline the importance of treating embryos as dependent observations and suggest a high risk of patient-based confounding in retrospective studies. The impact of confounders and the embryo origin needs to be addressed in order to apply appropriate statistical models in observational studies. Furthermore, this observation emphasizes the need for RCTs for evaluating use of time-lapse parameters for embryo selection. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS Funding for the cohort study was provided by the Lippert Foundation, the Toyota Foundation, the Aase og Einar Danielsen foundation and NordicInfu Care research grant. Research at the Fertility Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital is supported by an unrestricted grant from MSD and Ferring. K.K. is funded by a grant from the Danish Council for Independent Research Medical Sciences. The authors declare no competing interest.
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- K Kirkegaard
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Nørrebrogade 44, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Clinical institute, Health, Aarhus University, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Clinical institute, Health, Aarhus University, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark Centre for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/The Fertility Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Biostatistics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Centre for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/The Fertility Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Clinical institute, Health, Aarhus University, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark Centre for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/The Fertility Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Clinical institute, Health, Aarhus University, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark Centre for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis/The Fertility Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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