Morphological embryo classification is of great importance for many laboratory techniques,
from basic research to the ones applied to assisted reproductive technology. However, the …

Embryo morphology assessment, however imperfect it may be, is at present the most
popular method for embryo selection prior to transfer, both in human and bovine assisted …

Over the last 30 years the process of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has evolved considerably, yet
the efficiency of this treatment remains relatively poor. The principal challenge faced by …

A precise embryo quality evaluation is of paramount importance to sustain a successful in
vitro fertilization (IVF) program. In most IVF clinics around the world, this quality assessment …

Techniques for in vitro production of embryos have been developed world‐wide in different
species, with promising results in human and ruminants. Thousands of human IVF‐babies …

Success rates with IVF have improved remarkably since the procedure was first established
for clinical use with the first successful birth in 1978. The main goals today are to perform …

Although in recent years we have seen an undeniable improvement in the field of
reproductive biology and medicine, the efficiency of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures …

A so-called 'good-quality embryo'may be defined as an embryo that has the potential to
implant into the uterine endometrium and give rise to the birth of a healthy child. A …

Standardization of morphological assessment for embryo grading system was developed
and is being implemented by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). A …

BACKGROUND: The objective of this investigation was to determine the inter-and
intraobserver agreement when assessing embryo quality. METHODS: This investigation …