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AI in IVF and Embryology Lab

Edited by:
Associate Professor Zaher Merhi, MD, HCLD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Maimonides Medical Center and Rejuvenating Fertility Center, NY, United States of America
Associate Medical Director Marco Mouanness, MD, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Rejuvenating Fertility Center, NY, United States of America

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Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology is calling for submissions to our collection on AI in IVF and Embryology Lab. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly used in various fields of medicine, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a complex and expensive procedure that involves the use of various technologies to assist in the fertilization of human eggs with sperm outside the body. Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize the field of IVF by improving the accuracy of embryo selection, personalizing treatment plans, and developing new technologies. However, more research is needed to fully understand the benefits and limitations of AI in IVF, and to ensure that its use is ethical and safe.

Image credit: Zaher Merhi

  1. Prospective observational studies have demonstrated that the machine learning (ML) -guided noninvasive chromosome screening (NICS) grading system, which we called the noninvasive chromosome screening-artificia...

    Authors: Xiaoxi Li, Yaxin Yao, Dunmei Zhao, Xiufeng Chang, Yi Li, Huilan Lin, Huijuan Wei, Haiye Wang, Ying Mi, Lei Huang, Sijia Lu, Weimin Yang and Liyi Cai
    Citation: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 2024 22:61
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  2. Deep learning has been increasingly investigated for assisting clinical in vitro fertilization (IVF). The first technical step in many tasks is to visually detect and locate sperm, oocytes, and embryos in imag...

    Authors: Jiaqi Wang, Yufei Jin, Aojun Jiang, Wenyuan Chen, Guanqiao Shan, Yifan Gu, Yue Ming, Jichang Li, Chunfeng Yue, Zongjie Huang, Clifford Librach, Ge Lin, Xibu Wang, Huan Zhao, Yu Sun and Zhuoran Zhang
    Citation: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 2024 22:59
    Content type: Methodology Published on:

  3. The best method for selecting embryos ploidy is preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A). However, it takes more labour, money, and experience. As such, more approachable, non- invasive techniq...

    Authors: Bing-Xin Ma, Guang-Nian Zhao, Zhi-Fei Yi, Yong-Le Yang, Lei Jin and Bo Huang
    Citation: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 2024 22:58
    Content type: Research Published on:

  4. The introduction of the time-lapse monitoring system (TMS) and the development of predictive algorithms could contribute to the optimal embryos selection for transfer. Therefore, the present study aims at inve...

    Authors: Myrto-Sotiria Papamentzelopoulou, Ilectra-Niki Prifti, Despoina Mavrogianni, Thomais Tseva, Ntilay Soyhan, Aikaterini Athanasiou, Antonia Athanasiou, Adamantios Athanasiou, Paraskevi Vogiatzi, George Konomos, Dimitrios Loutradis and Maria Sakellariou
    Citation: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 2024 22:27
    Content type: Research Published on:

  5. The quandary known as the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) paradox is found at the juncture of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and ‘andrological ignorance’ – a term coined to denote the undervalu...

    Authors: Pallav Sengupta, Sulagna Dutta, Ravindran Jegasothy, Petr Slama, Chak-Lam Cho and Shubhadeep Roychoudhury
    Citation: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 2024 22:22
    Content type: Correspondence Published on:

  6. Several studies have demonstrated that iDAScore is more accurate in predicting pregnancy outcomes in cycles without preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) compared to KIDScore and the Gardner c...

    Authors: Chun-I Lee, Chun-Chia Huang, Tsung-Hsien Lee, Hsiu-Hui Chen, En-Hui Cheng, Pin-Yao Lin, Tzu-Ning Yu, Chung-I Chen, Chien-Hong Chen and Maw-Sheng Lee
    Citation: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology 2024 22:12
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About the collection

Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology is calling for submissions to our collection on AI in IVF and Embryology Lab. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly used in various fields of medicine, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a complex and expensive procedure that involves the use of various technologies to assist in the fertilization of human eggs with sperm outside the body. 

One area where AI is being used in IVF is in the prediction of embryo quality. In traditional IVF, embryologists visually examine embryos to determine which ones are the most viable for implantation. However, this process can be subjective and prone to human error. AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of data, such as images of embryos and patient data, to predict which embryos are most likely to result in a successful pregnancy. This can help to improve the accuracy of embryo selection, leading to higher success rates for IVF treatments.

Another application of AI in IVF is in the optimization of treatment protocols. AI algorithms can analyze patient data, such as age, medical history, and hormone levels, to personalize treatment plans for each individual. This can help to improve the efficacy of IVF treatments and reduce the risk of complications.

AI is also being used in the development of new IVF technologies. For example, researchers are developing AI-powered microscopes that can automatically identify and track sperm cells, which could help to improve the accuracy of IVF procedures.

Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize the field of IVF by improving the accuracy of embryo selection, personalizing treatment plans, and developing new technologies. However, more research is needed to fully understand the benefits and limitations of AI in IVF, and to ensure that its use is ethical and safe.

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