Novel Scientific Methods and Technology in the Reproductive Medicine

Objectives: The objective of this review is to provide synopsis on the latest technology and scientific achievements that have found application in the reproductive medicine. Results: The application of a novel time-lapse technology into reproductive medicine promotes; 1) the non-invasive observation of early embryogenesis in vitro and provides an opportunity for a more accurate understanding of developmental dynamics of the early embryo and it's consequence for the further successful development, 2) the establishment of promising morphokinetic parameters of the developing embryo in vitro and identification of the embryos with a high implantation potential. Determination of the chromosomal abnormalities (aneuploidy) in the pre-implanting embryo using preimplantation genetic testing technology (PGD) increases the chances of selecting a genetically normal and therefore implantable embryo for the transfer, since the embryonic mortality is strongly affected by the genetic status of the embryo.