Assisted hatching at TFP Fertility Poland

Assisted hatching is not recommended in all cases.   

It’s particularly recommended for IVF and ICSI patients: 

• Over the age of 38 

• Who have had multiple unsuccessful attempts of IVF of ICSI with no known cause

• Who are using frozen embryos that may have developed a thickened zona 

Our experienced clinicians at TFP Fertility clinics will discuss whether assisted hatching is right for you in an individual consultation.

All procedures come with some risk. Although the overall process is safe, in a small number of cases, there’s a risk the embryo can be damaged during the assisted hatching process. 

If the embryo is damaged, it cannot be used.  

Assisted hatching increases implantation in some cases. Although, currently, assisted hatching has the same success rates as normal IVF procedures in most cases.  

There’s not enough strong evidence to suggest that assisted hatching will increase your chances of getting pregnant during IVF or ICSI treatments. 

The results of assisted hatching studies remain inconclusive and more research needs to be done in this area.  

If you’d like to know more about assisted hatching, get in touch. Our experienced fertility team will help guide you and answer any questions you may have.  

Assisted hatching takes place directly before the embryo is transferred.  

Your TFP Fertility embryologist will use a microscope with a laser to create a small hole precisely in the zona shell.  

The embryo cells will not be affected by the laser. It will now be able to break out of its shell easier.  

The embryo is then transferred into the womb, and you’ll have regular check-ups with your doctor.