Patient's question:
I have never been pregnant, so I decided to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). My friend told me that this IVF procedure involves checking a blastocyst. However, I am not very familiar with this aspect, so I also want to know what exactly is meant by a blastocyst in IVF?Doctor's answer:
Embryo culture in test tubes extends the culture time of embryos. During this process, it can achieve a selective effect, where some lower-quality embryos can be eliminated. As a result, the successful embryos are generally of higher quality, leading to a relatively higher success rate. Embryo culture is not always necessary; it depends on how many embryos you have. If you have a limited number of embryos, it may not be necessary to proceed. However, if you already have multiple embryos from IVF, you might consider doing this. Make sure to rest more and avoid overexertion. Maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle.