Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most used assisted reproductive technology (ART) techniques today. However, the success of IVF procedures heavily relies on maintaining a sterile environment in laboratories. This narrative review examines the effects of microbiological contamination in IVF...
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| author | Sudheer Singh Nancy Nair Akash More Neeraj Vishwakarma Avanti Kalbande |
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| description | In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most used assisted reproductive technology (ART) techniques today. However, the success of IVF procedures heavily relies on maintaining a sterile environment in laboratories. This narrative review examines the effects of microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories, exploring its sources, impacts on IVF outcomes, and preventive measures. We conducted a complete literature search using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on studies published within the last fifteen years. Our findings highlight that microbiological contamination can significantly impair embryo quality, reduce implantation and pregnancy rates, and increase the risk of miscarriage and infection. The review also discusses current best practices for contamination prevention and identifies areas for future research. This work emphasizes the critical importance of stringent sterility protocols in IVF laboratories and calls for continued vigilance and innovation in maintaining optimal conditions for assisted reproduction. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-685eaf19f4e641d5992deac0337e654b2025-02-06T04:53:22ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsAsian Pacific Journal of Reproduction2305-05002305-05192025-01-0114171210.4103/apjr.apjr_168_24Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative reviewSudheer SinghNancy NairAkash MoreNeeraj VishwakarmaAvanti KalbandeIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most used assisted reproductive technology (ART) techniques today. However, the success of IVF procedures heavily relies on maintaining a sterile environment in laboratories. This narrative review examines the effects of microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories, exploring its sources, impacts on IVF outcomes, and preventive measures. We conducted a complete literature search using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on studies published within the last fifteen years. Our findings highlight that microbiological contamination can significantly impair embryo quality, reduce implantation and pregnancy rates, and increase the risk of miscarriage and infection. The review also discusses current best practices for contamination prevention and identifies areas for future research. This work emphasizes the critical importance of stringent sterility protocols in IVF laboratories and calls for continued vigilance and innovation in maintaining optimal conditions for assisted reproduction.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/apjr.apjr_168_24in vitro fertilizationassisted reproductive technologiesmicrobial contaminationembryonic arrestinfertility |
| spellingShingle | Sudheer Singh Nancy Nair Akash More Neeraj Vishwakarma Avanti Kalbande Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction in vitro fertilization assisted reproductive technologies microbial contamination embryonic arrest infertility |
| title | Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review |
| title_full | Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review |
| title_fullStr | Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review |
| title_short | Microbiological contamination in IVF laboratories: A narrative review |
| title_sort | microbiological contamination in ivf laboratories a narrative review |
| topic | in vitro fertilization assisted reproductive technologies microbial contamination embryonic arrest infertility |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/apjr.apjr_168_24 |
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