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At Javitri Hospital, laser assisted hatching in IVF uses a precise infrared laser to help the hatching embryo break free of its outer shell,consequently improving implantation in carefully selected cases.
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Assisted hatching is an IVF laboratory technique where a precise laser creates a small opening in the zona pellucida,the embryo’s outer shell. As a result, the hatching embryo can break free more easily and implant into the uterine lining. It is used in selected cases to improve implantation rates.
Before an embryo can implant, it must hatch out of its zona pellucida naturally. However, in some cases the zona is too thick or hardened,consequently preventing the embryo from hatching successfully on its own.
At Javitri Hospital, laser assisted hatching in IVF uses a focused infrared laser for a precise, controlled opening. Furthermore, this is safer and more accurate than older chemical or mechanical hatching methods,and takes only a few minutes in our NABH-certified lab.
| Technique | Infrared Laser |
| Performed On | Day 3 Embryo |
| Duration | A Few Minutes |
| Anaesthesia | None |
| Target | Zona Pellucida (Outer Shell) |
| Goal | Improve Implantation |
| Lab Certification | NABH · ISAR · ISO |
| Lab Safety | RI Witness System |
| Recommended For | Selected Cases Only |
Every embryo must break out of its zona pellucida before it can implant. This is called natural hatching, and most embryos do it on their own at the blastocyst stage.
Normal Process
In some cases, the zona pellucida is abnormally thick, hardened by freezing, or deteriorated by age. Consequently, the embryo cannot hatch, and therefore cannot implant.
Where LAH Helps
A focused infrared laser makes a precise, controlled opening in the zona on Day 3. As a result, the embryo can hatch more easily when it reaches the blastocyst stage, improving implantation.
The Solution
Older embryos are more likely to have a thicker zona. Consequently, laser assisted hatching is routinely recommended for women above 37.
If good-quality embryos have failed to implant in previous IVF cycles, a thick zona may be the reason,and assisted hatching can address it.
Freezing and thawing can harden the zona pellucida. Therefore, laser hatching before FET often improves implantation rates significantly.
High FSH is associated with a thicker zona. As a result, patients with elevated day 2–3 FSH levels are often good candidates for assisted hatching.
Embryos that develop slowly or have below-average quality on Day 3 may benefit from assisted hatching to improve their implantation potential.
When our embryologist observes an abnormally thick zona pellucida directly, laser assisted hatching is recommended before transfer.
Assisted hatching is always part of a full IVF or FET cycle. Your specialist confirms whether it is recommended for your case before the cycle begins.
On Day 3, the embryologist evaluates zona thickness and embryo quality. Subsequently, a decision is made on whether laser assisted hatching is indicated.
A focused infrared laser creates a precise micro-opening in the zona. The procedure takes only a few minutes and does not damage the embryo’s cells.
After hatching, the embryo is either transferred on Day 3 or returned to the Embryoscope for further culture to Day 5 blastocyst stage.
The hatching-assisted embryo is placed gently into the uterus. A beta-hCG blood test 14 days later confirms whether implantation was successful.
Assisted hatching is a specialised laboratory step within IVF that requires careful coordination between embryology expertise and clinical planning. At Javitri Hospital, laser assisted hatching in IVF is performed within a structured IVF care pathway, supported by advanced laboratory facilities and personalised treatment planning—so patients receive clear, well-guided care at this stage of their fertility journey.
One consultation with our embryologists is all it takes to know whether laser assisted hatching is right for your cycle.
✓ Review of previous cycle zona and embryo data
✓ Clear recommendation,LAH or not for your case
✓ Combined Embryoscope + LAH option available
✓ 3 convenient clinic locations
✓ EMI options available
Our internationally trained specialists bring global expertise to Lucknow’s best IVF hospital, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge reproductive medicine.
Assisted hatching is an IVF technique where a laser creates a small opening in the zona pellucida,the embryo’s outer shell,to help the hatching embryo implant more easily. It is used in selected cases where the zona is too thick for the embryo to break free naturally.
Laser assisted hatching in IVF uses a focused infrared laser to create a precise micro-opening in the zona on Day 3 of embryo culture. It is safer and more controlled than chemical or mechanical methods, and takes only a few minutes in our NABH-certified lab.
A hatching embryo is one that is breaking out of its zona pellucida,a process that must happen before the embryo can implant in the uterus. When the zona is too thick, the embryo cannot hatch on its own, which is where laser assisted hatching helps.
Assisted hatching is recommended for women above 37, patients with elevated FSH, those with repeated implantation failure, frozen-thawed embryo transfers, and cases where the embryologist observes a thick zona or poor embryo development on Day 3.
Yes,the infrared laser creates a very precise, controlled opening without damaging the embryo’s cells. At Javitri Hospital, our trained embryologists perform the procedure in our NABH-certified lab with careful technique.
In carefully selected cases,thick zona, repeated implantation failure, advanced maternal age, FET cycles,assisted hatching can improve implantation rates. However, it is not beneficial for all patients, so our embryologists assess each case individually before recommending it.
In natural hatching, the embryo breaks out of its zona independently at the blastocyst stage. In laser hatching in IVF, a controlled opening is made on Day 3 to assist embryos whose zona is too thick or dense for natural hatching to succeed.
Laser hatching is performed on Day 3 of embryo culture, before transfer. The embryo is then transferred on Day 3 or returned to the Embryoscope for further culture to Day 5 blastocyst stage.
Yes,and it is particularly beneficial for frozen-thawed embryos, as the freezing process can harden the zona. Consequently, laser assisted hatching before FET can significantly improve implantation rates in these cases.
Javitri Hospital has offered laser assisted hatching in IVF since the technique’s early clinical adoption in UP,with 30+ years of embryology expertise under Dr. Rajul Tyagi, trained at Cleveland Clinic and UCL London. Our NABH-certified lab, Embryoscope monitoring, and RI Witness safety system make us Lucknow’s most experienced assisted hatching centre.
All three centres are equipped with advanced fertility labs, dedicated consultation rooms, and experienced fertility specialists, so you can receive world-class care close to home.
Lucknow – Telibagh
Main Hospital & IVF Lab
Address : Raebareli Road, Telibagh, Lucknow – 226025
Phone : 9936068274
Hours : Mon–Sat: 9 am – 8 pm
Services : IVF, IUI, ICSI, NICU, High-Risk Pregnancy, Delivery
Get DirectionLucknow – Badshahnagar
Fertility Clinic & OPD
Address : Center Cross Road, Plaza Badshahnagar, Lucknow
Phone : 9936068274
Hours :Mon–Sat: 9 am – 8 pm
Services :IVF Consultations, IUI, Fertility Assessment, Gynaecology
Get DirectionKanpur – Swaroop Nagar (NEW)
IVF & Fertility Clinic
Address : Near Moti Jheel Metro Station, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur
Phone : 9936068274
Hours : Mon–Sat: 9 am – 8 pm
Services :IVF, IUI, ICSI, Fertility Consultations, Gynaecology
Get DirectionJavitri Hospital has offered laser assisted hatching in IVF since the technique’s early clinical adoption in UP. Moreover, our embryologists apply it selectively,only when zona thickness, patient age, or implantation history genuinely supports its use.
Furthermore, our infrared laser system provides greater precision than chemical or mechanical hatching, consequently reducing the risk of embryo damage during the procedure.
At Javitri Hospital, laser hatching in IVF is not a standalone service,it is part of a comprehensive IVF programme that also includes Embryoscope monitoring, RI Witness lab safety, and expert embryo transfer.
To discuss whether assisted hatching is right for your cycle, call +91 99360 68274 or email info@javitrihospital.co.in.
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