Embryo Development in Microfluidics System of Culture
Embryo Development in Microfluidics System of Culture
Embryo culture is a cornerstone of in vitro fertilization treatments. Usually, embryos are
 cultured in microdrops of culture media in incubators with controlled temperature, humidity
 and atmosphere. However, these culture systems are static, while in vivo the initial growth
 of the embryo takes place in the uterine tube and they are submitted to a dynamic
 environment. The aim of this study is to compare the embryo development on days 2 and 3 of
 culture morphological features of embryos under static and dynamic(microfluidics) systems of
 culture.
Embryo culture is a cornerstone of in vitro fertilization treatments. Usually, embryos are
 cultured in microdrops of culture media in incubators with controlled temperature, humidity
 and atmosphere. However, these culture systems are static, while in vivo the initial growth
 of the embryo takes place in the uterine tube and they are submitted to a dynamic
 environment. The aim of this study is to compare the embryo development on days 2 and 3 of
 culture morphological features of embryos under static and dynamic(microfluidics) systems of
 culture.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age between 21 and 35 years old

 -  No more than 1 previous IVF failure

 -  Absence of physical conditions that can interfere in oocyte quality

 -  At least 8 zigotes 24 hours after fertilization

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Use of epididimary or testicular sperm

 -  Sperm or egg donation

 -  Untreated systemic diseases