Part of Advanced ART & Reproductive Technologies
Assisted Hatching
A controlled gap created in the zona pellucida (egg shell) using laser, helping the embryo “hatch” and implant. Used in selected cases where the zona is thick or hardened.
When Hatching Helps
Some embryos struggle to break out of their zona pellucida to implant. Laser-assisted hatching creates a small opening that can improve implantation rates in specific patient groups — but not all.
When We Use It
- Advanced maternal age (>37)
- Frozen-thawed embryos (zona can harden)
- Repeated implantation failure
- Thick zona pellucida on assessment
Routine assisted hatching for all IVF cycles is not supported by evidence and is not offered as a default add-on.