Inside the Lab: IVF Explained by an Embryologist

Ever Wonder about the IVF process? Jessica Manns, an embryologist and creator of the Instagram account 'Explaining IVF', discusses the complex procedures involved in an IVF cycle and the importance of understanding the process. She explains that IVF stands for in vitro fertilisation and involves retrieving eggs from a woman's body, fertilising them with sperm in a lab, and transferring the resulting embryos into the woman's uterus. Jessica also discusses the role of ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) and PGT (preimplantation genetic testing) in IVF. She shares success stories and highlights the potential of AI in improving success rates in IVF. Keywords IVF, in vitro fertilisation, embryology, ICSI, PGT, artificial intelligence, success stories Contacting Jessica: Instagram -ExplainingIVF- this is an amazingly informative Instagram page and also features weekly warriors(infertility stories) Your weekly Action List 1.Get your weekly dose of support with the Women’s Health & Fertility Nutrition Podcast by following or subscribing to the podcast. Please also rate my podcast. 2. Learn more about Evelyn Kennedy your host and the services she offers on the enhanced fertility nutrition website 3. get your free 7-day fertility nutrition plan, 4. Share this podcast with other women who may benefit from it. 5. Fill in this form if you have any topics or questions you would like discussed Takeaways

• IVF involves retrieving eggs, fertilising them with sperm in a lab, and transferring the resulting embryos into the uterus.
• ICSI is a technique where a single sperm is injected into each mature egg, bypassing natural fertilisation obstacles.
• PGT allows for genetic testing of embryos to determine if they have the correct number of chromosomes.
• Lifestyle changes, such as improving nutrition and overall health, can potentially improve IVF success rates.
• AI technology shows promise in assisting embryologists in selecting the best embryos for transfer.
• Success stories in IVF highlight the resilience and perseverance of individuals and couples on their fertility journey.

Titles

• The Role of ICSI and PGT in IVF
• The Promise of AI in Improving IVF Success Rates

Sound Bites

• "IVF involves retrieving eggs, fertilising them with sperm in a lab, and transferring the resulting embryos into the uterus."
• "ICSI is a technique where a single sperm is injected into each mature egg, bypassing natural fertilisation obstacles."
• "PGT allows for genetic testing of embryos to determine if they have the correct number of chromosomes."

Jessica's Bio: Jessica Manns is an embryologist and the creator of ExplainingIVF on Instagram. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Biomedical Science from Colorado State University in 2018. Since that time, Jessica has advanced her career as an embryologist and currently travels to work in various fertility clinics across the USA. She recently helped develop an ultrafast method for thawing human embryos that is now being implemented as a standard practice in the majority of IVF labs. Jessica created ExplainingIVF to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding topics such as infertility and IVF. She is a board member of two non-profit organizations and is organising the first RESOLVE Pittsburgh DIY Walk of Hope, which will be held in April 2024. Jessica enjoys reading research articles and relating important information to her followers to help them on their journeys. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, watching sitcoms, and spending time with her family and friends.