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Time-lapse embryo imaging

Time-lapse imaging photographs each embryo every 10 minutes to capture developmental milestones that are missed when embryos are only inspected once per day

Helpful tools
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Benefits of time-lapse imaging

Time-lapse imaging:

  • Picks up unusual and detrimental events that escape a daily snap-shot inspection.
  • Identifies 10-15% of embryos with very low potential.
  • Several studies show that Time-Lapse Imaging increases the chance of pregnancy using the first embryo transferred by up to 10%.
  • Embryos are not removed from their incubator, therefore they develop in an uninterrupted environment.
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Who can benefit from Time-Lapse Imaging?

  • People who expect to have several good quality embryos to choose from.
  • People who have had low quality embryos previously and want more information about their embryo development.

Useful to know:

  • Embryo selection with Time-Lapse Imaging does not increase the overall chance of a baby from all the embryos available, but it can reduce the time to pregnancy by giving a better choice of which embryo to use first.

Embryoscope imaging below!

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Imagery from time-lapse imaging
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Photo imagery from time-lapse imaging

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The Biological Clock

This tool indicates:

  • Natural conception per month if you have no fertility issues
  • IVF success rate at the same age
  • When to seek help after months of unsuccessful attempts

If you are concerned at any stage – we recommend booking a doctor appointment or a free nurse consultation. The sooner you make a plan the better your chances in the long term.

When to seek advice early

  • If you have polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, or have been through a cancer diagnosis; we recommend you get in touch quickly so we can talk you through all your options and give you the greatest possible chance of success.
  • If you’re a single woman considering motherhood in the future; it’s best to approach us early and consider egg freezing as this can be an option for you while you have a higher ovarian reserve and healthier eggs.
Set your age and the months you’ve been trying to conceive
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Your chance of having a baby per month for fertile couples
Your chance of having a baby per IVF cycle (if experiencing infertility)

Body Mass Index calculator

Being overweight or underweight can reduce fertility, so it is important to keep your body weight within the normal healthy range.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of your body weight and can be calculated by dividing weight by height. You should aim for a BMI of between 20 and 25, as this will optimise your chances of conception.

Woman’s BMI below 19

Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

Being underweight

If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

BMI’s greater than 30

This can reduce fertility by 50%. Pregnancy for women with a 30+ BMI is often associated with problems such as maternal diabetes, high blood pressure, big babies and increased risk of caesarean section.

Add your height and weight to calculate your BMI