Ching-Jung Lin , Ya-Li Huang , Ping-Lun Lin , Yen-Chen Wu , Chi-Huang Chen
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The Gardner grading system, day 3 and day 5/6 KIDScore, and measurements of time from insemination to fully expanded blastocyst ready for hatching (tHB) and blastocyst inner diameter were recorded. Kruskal–Wallis test was applied for measuring the data without normal distribution.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Blastocysts were categorized into euploidy, aneuploidy, and mosaicism groups. The tHB differed significantly: euploidy (109.27 ± 10.57 h), aneuploidy (114.26 ± 10.90 h), and mosaicism (110.47 ± 10.41 h) (p < 0.001). Blastocyst inner diameter showed no significant difference: euploidy (133.6 ± 7.8 μm), aneuploidy (133.7 ± 8.3 μm), and mosaicism (133.7 ± 8.4 μm) (p = 0.75). Higher day 5/6 KIDScore correlated with increased euploidy likelihood, while day 3 scores showed no significant impact. Subgroup analysis revealed similarities in duration, diameter, and KIDScore among various types of aneuploid embryos, including those with single, two or three chromosomal abnormalities, as well as complex aneuploidy. Mosaic embryos were classified into low (30–50 %) and high (50–80 %). Low mosaic embryos resembled euploid ones in most parameters, unlike high mosaic embryos.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Blastocyst inner diameter showed no significant association with ploidy status post-assisted hatching for PGT-A. Euploid embryos reached full expansion faster, while aneuploid and mosaic embryos took longer. Low mosaic embryos resembled euploid embryos, unlike high mosaic ones. 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After excluding cases with missing data, 434 embryos from 121 cycles involving 96 patients were analyzed. Embryos cultured in time-lapse incubator system following ICSI. Laser ablation performed on day 4 for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). Based on PGT-A results, the embryos were classified as euploidy, aneuploidy and mosaicism. The Gardner grading system, day 3 and day 5/6 KIDScore, and measurements of time from insemination to fully expanded blastocyst ready for hatching (tHB) and blastocyst inner diameter were recorded. Kruskal–Wallis test was applied for measuring the data without normal distribution.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Blastocysts were categorized into euploidy, aneuploidy, and mosaicism groups. The tHB differed significantly: euploidy (109.27 ± 10.57 h), aneuploidy (114.26 ± 10.90 h), and mosaicism (110.47 ± 10.41 h) (p < 0.001). 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The size of expanded blastocyst is not associated with the embryo ploidy status: A retrospective review of 434 embryos
Objective
This study investigates the relationship between embryo development duration, blastocyst inner diameter, and ploidy status.
Material and methods
A retrospective observational study was conducted in a university-based reproductive center from August 2021 to July 2023. After excluding cases with missing data, 434 embryos from 121 cycles involving 96 patients were analyzed. Embryos cultured in time-lapse incubator system following ICSI. Laser ablation performed on day 4 for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). Based on PGT-A results, the embryos were classified as euploidy, aneuploidy and mosaicism. The Gardner grading system, day 3 and day 5/6 KIDScore, and measurements of time from insemination to fully expanded blastocyst ready for hatching (tHB) and blastocyst inner diameter were recorded. Kruskal–Wallis test was applied for measuring the data without normal distribution.
Results
Blastocysts were categorized into euploidy, aneuploidy, and mosaicism groups. The tHB differed significantly: euploidy (109.27 ± 10.57 h), aneuploidy (114.26 ± 10.90 h), and mosaicism (110.47 ± 10.41 h) (p < 0.001). Blastocyst inner diameter showed no significant difference: euploidy (133.6 ± 7.8 μm), aneuploidy (133.7 ± 8.3 μm), and mosaicism (133.7 ± 8.4 μm) (p = 0.75). Higher day 5/6 KIDScore correlated with increased euploidy likelihood, while day 3 scores showed no significant impact. Subgroup analysis revealed similarities in duration, diameter, and KIDScore among various types of aneuploid embryos, including those with single, two or three chromosomal abnormalities, as well as complex aneuploidy. Mosaic embryos were classified into low (30–50 %) and high (50–80 %). Low mosaic embryos resembled euploid ones in most parameters, unlike high mosaic embryos.
Conclusion
Blastocyst inner diameter showed no significant association with ploidy status post-assisted hatching for PGT-A. Euploid embryos reached full expansion faster, while aneuploid and mosaic embryos took longer. Low mosaic embryos resembled euploid embryos, unlike high mosaic ones. Therefore, tHB and day 5/6 KIDScore could aid in selecting high-quality embryos for genetic testing post-assisted hatching.
期刊介绍:
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a peer-reviewed journal and open access publishing editorials, reviews, original articles, short communications, case reports, research letters, correspondence and letters to the editor in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
The aims of the journal are to:
1.Publish cutting-edge, innovative and topical research that addresses screening, diagnosis, management and care in women''s health
2.Deliver evidence-based information
3.Promote the sharing of clinical experience
4.Address women-related health promotion
The journal provides comprehensive coverage of topics in obstetrics & gynecology and women''s health including maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology/infertility, and gynecologic oncology. Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology.