PMID: 12773463May 30, 2003Paper

The predictive value of using a combined Z-score and day 3 embryo morphology score in the assessment of embryo survival on day 5

Human Reproduction
Kuo-Chung LanShiuh Young Chang

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of using the Z-score alone, or, in combination with the day 3 embryo morphology score, to predict embryo viability at day 5 from a large cohort of embryos derived from patients undergoing treatment with IVF/ICSI. In this retrospective study, a total of 1894 zygotes from 346 treatment cycles (295 couples) was analysed between January 2001 and May 2002. The Z-scoring system was useful in predicting day 5 embryo survival. The mean +/- SD day 5 embryo survival rates were 78.2 +/- 1.7, 49.0 +/- 2.5, 21.4 +/- 3.2 and 11.8 +/- 5.6% for Z-1, Z-2, Z-3 and Z-4 zygotes groups respectively. Embryos derived from Z-1 scores and grade I day 3 embryo scores showed the best day 5 embryo survival and a very high implantation potential. These data suggest that a combined evaluation of the Z-score and day 3 embryo morphology is highly predictive of embryo outcome after IVF/ICSI. The Z-score could be of great help in the selection of embryos for cultures extended to later stages. The Z-score alone, or preferably in combination with day 3 embryo morphology, is useful in the determination of the most suitable embryos and the number of embryos for transfer, thus achieving the optimal chance of conc...Continue Reading

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