Interactive Session - Imaging in Reproductive Medicine and the Chinese Special Interest Group - Imaging of the Embryo vs. Imaging of the Embryo Transfer

Presenters

Imaging of the Embryo vs. Imaging of the Embryo Transfer for Maximizing Pregnancy Rates

Needs Assessment and Description
Can we imagine ART without imaging? Similar to ultrasound, other advanced imaging technologies are also important to IVF success. Preimplantation embryo development is a complex and dynamic process, in which the exact timing and sequence of events, studied by time-lapse microscopy (TLM), may be as essential as the accurate execution of the events themselves. TLM was recently used to predict embryo development potential by investigating the correlation of kinetic and mitotic parameters into gene expression data. Better imaging of embryo development, as well as better imaging of the embryo transfer, may improve IVF success. The target audience includes reproductive and fertility specialists, clinical embryologists, reproductive biologists, nurses, and ultrasound technicians.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 

1. Describe early in vitro embryo development. 
2. Identify good quality embryos by time-lapse microscopy. 
3. Discuss the potential advantages of better embryonic imaging and ultrasound guidance of embryo transfer to improve ART outcome.

ACGME Competency
Patient Care

TEST QUESTION:
The presentation on imaging of the embryo vs. imaging of the embryo transfer for maximizing pregnancy rates provided me with new and useful information that will improve my professional practice. 

1. True 
2. False 
3. Not applicable