Improving IVF Success with ZyMot
Zymot is an advanced treatment designed to enhance embryo development by improving sperm selection, ultimately increasing implantation and ongoing pregnancy rates.
ZyMot: Enhancing Sperm Selection for Fertilisation
What is ZyMot?
ZyMot is a sperm preparation device that separates sperm of the highest quality and motility for use in ART treatments. We use a Zymot device, called a chip, this technology aims to replicate elements of natural conception.
How does it work?
The Zymot device contains a membrane filter which has been designed to mimic natural barriers in conception and only allows sperm of the highest motility to pass. A semen sample is loaded into the device and the most motile sperm swim through the membrane into a separate chamber. The sperm are collected and then used for treatment. Traditional sperm preparation methods use centrifugation to prepare the sample, which place stress on the sperm and may increase DNA fragmentation levels.
Some research studies have shown
- There is a significant reduction in DNA fragmentation levels in samples prepared using Zymot, compared to other preparation methods.
- Euploidy rate is higher in embryos created after ICSI with Zymot prepared sperm, compared to density gradient.
- Zymot prepared sperm has had a higher clinical pregnancy rate in ICSI cycles compared to traditional methods.
Zymot is a relatively new device so studies are limited and some findings differ. Further research is needed to investigate its full potential. https://www.zymotfertility.com/publications/
Who should use ZyMot?
ZyMot may benefit patients:
- With high levels of Sperm DNA fragmentation.
- Have had previous failed ICSI cycles
- Are undergoing PGT-A cycles
- Have recurrent implantation failure or recurrent miscarriage
It can also be used for anyone undergoing IVF or IUI (intrauterine insemination) cycles if desired.
Who should NOT use ZyMot?
A minimum of 1 million progressively motile sperm per millilitre is necessary to use ZyMot for ICSI. As a result, samples with low motile sperm counts or very poor motility will need to be processed using the traditional method.
If you choose to use ZyMot, an embryologist will inform you on the day of your ICSI treatment if it cannot be used, and any associated fees will be refunded.
ZyMot is not recommended for:
- Sperm concentration levels <1 million/ml
- Non-ejaculated sperm samples (e.g., surgically retrieved, retrograde ejaculation)
- Hyper-viscous sperm samples
- Samples with bacterial contamination
How ZyMot Can Improve Your IVF Journey
These treatments are designed to address common challenges in fertility, particularly those related to sperm quality, embryo development, and implantation. By improving the sperm selection process this treatment aims to increase the chances of successful implantation and a healthy pregnancy.
Price – Zymot Sperm Selection £200
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At Bourn Hall, you can be assured of the best chances of having a baby within the shortest possible time. If you are under 35, you have a 73%* chance of falling pregnant within one year.
*Data from 2021
Younger than 35
If you are under 35, you have a 73% chance of falling pregnant within one year.
35 to 39 years old
If you are 35-37 years old and you continue treatment with Bourn Hall, you have a 63% (50% for 38-39 year olds) chance of getting pregnant (pregnancy seen on scan) within one year.
40+ years old
If you are a female aged over 40 and you continue treatment with Bourn Hall, you have about a 25% chance of getting pregnant within one year.
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Our male couples fertility testing package includes semen analysis tests for you both, a free 30-minute consultation with our fertility nutritionist and a private consultation.
We offer fertility health and wellbeing packages at our clinics in Cambridge, Norwich, Wickford, or at home. Our male package includes a semen analysis, a free 30-minute consultation with our fertility nutritionist, and personalised doctor-written report explaining your results.
Our female couples fertility testing package includes options to provide you both with results on your fertility. These include AMH blood tests for ovarian reserve; TSH to assess your thyroid stimulating hormone; an ultrasound scan; and personalised doctor-written report explaining your results.
Our female package includes the option of AMH blood tests for ovarian reserve; TSH to assess your thyroid stimulating hormone, an ultrasound scan; and personalised doctor-written report explaining your results. Additionally, we include a free 30-minute consultation with our fertility nutritionist to provide you with nutrition and lifestyle advice.
For heterosexual couples, our female and male fertility testing package includes the option of semen analysis; AMH blood tests for ovarian reserve; TSH to assess your thyroid stimulating hormone; ultrasound scan; and personalised doctor-written report explaining your results.
Once you’ve made the decision to extend your family, even thinking that you might have a fertility issue can be stressful. And for a man, the thought that your sperm might not be in tip-top condition is definitely a cause for concern.
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