A small opening is made in the outer shell of the embryo shortly before transfer, to help it emerge and implant. It is used in selected situations, not routinely.
Where it is considered
Assisted hatching is generally discussed where the outer shell appears unusually thick, where previous transfers of good-quality embryos have not implanted, or with frozen and thawed embryos in some protocols.
As with every add-on on this site: if we suggest it, we will tell you what specifically in your case makes it worth doing.
What it costs
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted hatching | Included | Selected cases. Not charged as an extra. |
Charges at Pearl Women's Super Speciality Hospital and IVF/ICSI Center as of September 2026. You are told what anything costs before it is done, and nothing is billed that you have not agreed to.
Questions we are asked most
Should every embryo be hatched?
No. It is a procedure with a specific rationale in specific situations, not a general improvement to add to every transfer.