Atlas of Vitrified Blastocysts in Human Assisted Reproduction

Thomas Ebner, Pierre Vanderzwalmen, Barbara Wirleitner

"The method of vitrification of oocytes and embryos is fundamental for the outcome of IVF. This atlas presents data on both closed system and open vitrification techniques, and the consequences of each method for survival rates, aiding the comparison of vitrification methods. Structured on a patient-by-patient basis, the atlas describes 100 clinically documented case studies that follow the evolution of oocytes and zygotes between day two and day five. It relates cytoplasmic inclusions, aggregations of SER, vacuoles and many other oocyte morphology features to response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. For each case, pronuclear morphology and synchrony as well as embryo morphology are reported and described. Data on indications for treatment, stimulation type and duration, are accompanied by over 400 high-quality images of vitrified blastocysts. Covering the state-of-the-art...