Semin Reprod Med 2021; 39(05/06): e12-e18
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1742149
Review Article

Time-Lapse Systems: A Comprehensive Analysis on Effectiveness

Patricia Fadon 
1   IVI London, IVIRMA Global, London, United Kingdom
,
Eleanor Gallegos
1   IVI London, IVIRMA Global, London, United Kingdom
,
Salonika Jalota
1   IVI London, IVIRMA Global, London, United Kingdom
,
Lourdes Muriel
1   IVI London, IVIRMA Global, London, United Kingdom
,
Cesar Diaz-Garcia 
1   IVI London, IVIRMA Global, London, United Kingdom
2   EGA Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Time-lapse systems have quickly become a common feature of in vitro fertilization laboratories all over the world. Since being introduced over a decade ago, the alleged benefits of time-lapse technology have continued to grow, from undisturbed culture conditions and round the clock, noninvasive observations to more recent computer-assisted selection of embryos through the development of algorithms. Despite the global uptake of time-lapse technology, its real impact on clinical outcomes is still controversial. This review aims to explore the different features offered by time-lapse technology, discussing incubation, algorithms, artificial intelligence and the regulation of nonessential treatment interventions, while assessing evidence on whether any benefit is offered over conventional technology.

Keywords

Time lapse - embryo selection - algorithms - incubation - in vitro fertilization


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Article published online:
10 January 2022

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