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Multinucleated
embryos from in vitro fertilization
3 pronuclei are seen in the center of this
Chromosomally abnormal embryos
such as this are not transferred to the mother's uterus
Fertilized one cell embryo
Multiple pronuclei are visible (normal is 2)
Embryo is chromosomally abnormal (has too many chromosomes)
Numerous sperm are visible bound
to the zona, outer shell of the embryo
Chromosomally abnormal embryos
such as this are not transferred to the mother's uterus
This abnormal 2-cell embryo is from in vitro fertilization
from a 41 year-old woman
Multiple nuclei (circular structures that look like moon craters) are seen in both cells
Chromosomally abnormal embryos such as this are not transferred to the mother's
uterus
Learn more about female age reproductive issues
Egg quantity and quality
problems and ovarian reserve tests
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