Several leading Bogotá fertility clinics now use AI-assisted embryo grading as a standard part of the lab workflow. It's genuinely useful technology, worth understanding precisely.
What it actually is
Time-lapse incubators hold developing embryos in continuously stable, undisturbed conditions while high-resolution cameras capture images at set intervals. Machine-learning software then analyzes those images for morphokinetic patterns — the timing and pattern of cell division — that research has correlated with higher implantation potential.
This technology helps embryologists rank embryos that are already viable candidates for transfer. It does not create embryos, and its use in our network is strictly limited to developmental and chromosomal assessment — never sex selection or family balancing.
How it complements genetic testing
Morphokinetic grading and PGT-A chromosomal screening answer different questions. Morphokinetic data describes how an embryo is developing over time; PGT-A looks directly at its chromosomal makeup. Clinics using both together get a fuller picture when several viable embryos are available and a transfer-order decision needs to be made.
What it doesn't do
It doesn't guarantee a pregnancy, doesn't replace your physician's clinical judgment about your specific case, and doesn't make age, prior history, or underlying diagnosis any less relevant to your actual odds. Be cautious of any claim that frames AI grading as a guarantee rather than one input among several.
Why this matters for choosing a clinic
Not every clinic has invested in this equipment, and that's not automatically disqualifying — plenty of excellent outcomes happen with traditional manual grading too. But if a clinic advertises AI-assisted selection, it's fair to ask specifically what equipment they use and how long they've had it in routine use, rather than taking the phrase at face value.
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