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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I too am concerned that the day 7 embryos might have a higher chance of turning into a child with genetic issues or developmental delay. I don't think there is any data right now that addresses this.[/quote] If you already know your embryo is chromosomal normal than I wouldn't worry about genetic or development delays. I believe the concern is that the growth media really only supports embryos until about day 5-6 and then they really require the nutrients/environments of the uterus to maintain growth. At day 7 you have pushed the limits of the growth media to support the embryo and they may become weaker and not survive the thaw/transfer. If the embryo survives this process then it is one strong embryo and I would assume produce a perfectly healthy baby. Not that long ago they couldn't even get an embryo to day 5 in culture so they have come a long ways in culturing embryos. [/quote]
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