What is Cytoplasm Transfer?
Cytoplasm transfer is a specialized assisted reproduction method developed to improve egg quality. In this procedure, the cytoplasm (the intracellular fluid) of an egg from a young and healthy donor is injected into the patient’s own egg in the laboratory just before fertilization.
This aspirated cytoplasm, called ooplasm, contains organelles such as mitochondria and ribosomes. In particular, mitochondria carry mRNA that helps increase fertilization potential and the ability of the fertilized egg to reach the blastocyst stage (day 5).
What is the Goal?
Cytoplasm transfer increases the fertilization potential of the patient’s egg. It also improves the implantation potential of the resulting embryo in the uterus. As a result, this procedure can enhance pregnancy rates and increase the likelihood of delivering a healthy baby.





