Laura Conversa Martinez: Blastocyst Dynamics Reflect Embryo Viability
Laura Conversa Martinez, Predoctoral Researcher at IVI RMA, shared a post on LinkedIn about a paper published in Fertility and Sterility:
“Our new paper is already out!
‘Post-warming re-expansion and contraction dynamics of vitrified blastocysts: shrinkage magnitude and timing are correlated with pregnancy outcome’
In this study, we explored how blastocyst behaviour after warming, particularly re-expansion and contraction patterns, correlates with implantation and live birth outcomes.
We distinguished between pre-re-expansion contractions, and mid-re-expansion ‘pumping’ and ‘collapse’ events, uncovering how each relates differently to embryo viability.
These findings highlight the value of post-warming dynamics as key indicators of embryo competence, potentially improving AI-assisted selection and overall IVF success.”
Title: Post-warming re-expansion and contraction dynamics of vitrified blastocysts: shrinkage magnitude and timing are correlated with pregnancy outcome
Authors: Laura Conversa, Carla Giménez-Rodríguez, Lucía Murria, Lucía Alegre, Ana Cobo, Marcos Meseguer

Stay updated on all scientific advances in the field of fertility with Fertility News.
-
Sep 14, 2026, 18:11Mahantesh Karoshi: Any Deep Myometrial Scar Needs Obstetric Planning in a Later Pregnancy
-
Sep 14, 2026, 18:08Smita Rana: Can Stress Affect Female Fertility?
-
Sep 14, 2026, 18:05Lucy Froese: Accepting That IVF Could Be My Path to Becoming a Mum Felt Enormous…
-
Sep 14, 2026, 18:01Jeffrey Deaton: 17-Minute Episode of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast on Leadership and the Future of Fertility Care
-
Sep 14, 2026, 17:58Esther Eleboh: 1 of the Most Mind-Blowing Things I’ve Witnessed in the IVF Laboratory…
-
Sep 14, 2026, 17:55Bhumika: What Happens If 2 Sperm Fertilize 1 Oocyte?
-
Sep 14, 2026, 17:48Khalil Faaed: We Can Grade an Embryo, but Can We Really Predict Its Future?
-
Sep 14, 2026, 17:45Akanksha Khubbar: A Small Step Towards Smarter IVF Laboratories
-
Sep 14, 2026, 17:43Karthik Raj: Fertility Preservation Beyond Egg Freezing
