Embryo selection to improve pregnancy rates remains a significant challenge in IVF. Non-invasive and invasive methods of embryo selection include morphological assessment, metabolomics, time-lapse imaging and preimplantation genetic screening. To date, none has been shown conclusively to yield improved implantation and live birth rates. This review summarises current understanding of methods for embryo selection.
Keywords: IVF; embryo viability; human embryo.