What is assisted hatching in IVF?

             Assisted hatching is a technique used in IVF treatment. It involves making a hole in your embryo’s outer shell before embryo transfer into your uterus. This hole helps your embryo “hatch” from its outer shell more easily. To get pregnant, your embryo must hatch and attach to the lining of your uterus. Think of assisted hatching like giving your embryo a head start and increasing its chances of hatching and implanting in your uterus. Assisted hatching is used primarily for those who’ve had several failed IVF cycles.