A journal from the embryology laboratory
Precision science.
Compassionate care.
Notes from an IVF laboratory in Cyprus — on ICSI, on PGD, and on what happens under the microscope, written for anyone who wants it explained plainly.
Notes from the Laboratory
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Why Can Ata?
Plain language, evidence before promises, and honesty about what I can’t do. Here is how I work and what I bring.
15+
years in IVF laboratories
9
institutions
4
countries
2
laboratories set up from scratch
Glossary
The Language of IVF
Plain-language definitions for the terms you will hear throughout the IVF process — no jargon, just clarity.
ICSI
A single sperm cell injected directly into the cytoplasm of an egg.
PGD
Genetic analysis of embryo cells before transfer, to detect abnormalities.
Blastocyst
A Day 5-6 embryo of about 100 cells, associated with higher implantation rates.
Vitrification
Rapid freezing that preserves eggs, sperm and embryos with very high survival rates.
Unfiltered
“A higher-grade embryo always leads to a successful pregnancy.” Common belief — but not quite true.
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The first conversation is free.