Assisted Reproductive Science (ART), which has cleared the way for many new possibilities for creating a family, is now available to parents who were previously unable to conceive due to breakthroughs in medical technology.
IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is a treatment in which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body, generally in a laboratory, before being implanted into the uterus. It is currently the most widely used and successful ART.Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a process that involves injecting sperm directly into a woman’s uterus. This raises the amount of sperm that have a chance to reach an egg and fertilise it.
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a procedure that is typically performed for couples that are older, have a male infertility problem, or have failed to conceive with IVF. To maximise the chances of fertilisation, a single sperm is injected directly into an egg (rather than simply being exposed to the egg).
The ergonomy and efficiency of Axiolab 5 are excellent. All of the main controls, including the Snap button, stage drive, focus adjustment, and brightness control, are accessible with just one hand.
You can view sperm cells with the highest contrast thanks to the outstanding optics and the possibilities of phase positive and phase negative contrast. You can quickly snap photographs and shoot movies directly from the stand with the Axiocam 208 colour, even if you don’t have a computer. For manual semen analysis, Axiolab 5 is the best tool.
It also serves as the foundation for several computer-assisted sperm analysis systems, such as Hamilton Thorne’s CEROS.
Axioscope 5 gives you the versatility and comfort you need for sophisticated semen analysis. You may do diverse morphological and vitality assessments with one device by combining brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence. Working with the microscope is made easier thanks to the ergonomic design. The Colibri 3 dedicated fluorescence LED light source is maintenance-free and keeps the system’s total footprint small.
The Stemi 508 is a small stereo microscope that may be used with any conventional laminar flow box. The broad working distance makes handling and manipulating oocytes or embryos a breeze. The microscope’s operation is simple and intuitive, resulting in enhanced productivity. You may keep your samples at 37 °C outside the incubator thanks to the optional heating plates. The SteREO Discovery.V8 has open interfaces, allowing it to be integrated into a laminar flow box.
Its modular design and comprehensive attachments give you a wide range of alternatives for customising your workspace to meet your specific needs. The stunning stereoscopic view allows you to see and manage your oocytes and embryos more clearly.
You obtain a high-resolution, high-contrast, and apochromatically adjusted microscopic image, which is crucial for making the best selections possible. With its 8x zoom, you can swiftly switch from a broad overview to fine detail while remaining completely in focus.
Axio Vert.A1 is ideal for use as the foundation for a typical ICSI system. The price-to-performance ratio of this tiny inverted microscope is very noteworthy. Because the system is compatible with all standard models, you can pick your favourite micromanipulation system.
With Hamilton Thorne’s laser technology, even laser-assisted hatching or embryo biopsies are possible.
Use all relevant contrast techniques: Axio Vert.A1 includes PlasDIC, iHMC, phase contrast, and DIC, all of which are appropriate for normal IVF / ICSI, as well as IMSI. Axio Vert.A1 also fits perfectly into your laminar flow box.
Additionally, for increased user pleasure, this strong and powerful microscope has encoding and motorization options. The Optovar allows you to alter magnification without changing objectives, which is quite useful for IMSI, for example. This future-proof microscope does not disappoint.
Conclusion
From a medical and legal standpoint, assisted reproductive technology is a complex and difficult process. Attorney Jennifer Tharrington of Haas & Associates, P.A. is a fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys and focuses her practice completely on ART law. There are various ART scenarios that demand the assistance of a qualified and experienced ART attorney, in addition to various medical procedures of producing conception.