Evaluation of the Impact of Embryo Biopsy on the Reproductive Potential of Embryos Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Inclusion Criteria

This study will recruit patients from the NY/NJ/CT/eastern PA area only. 1. Maximum of one prior failed IVF treatment cycle 2. Female partner less than 35 years of age 3. Normal day 3 FSH level (<10 miu/mL) 4. Total basal antral follicle count greater than or equal to 12 5. Male partner with greater than 100,000 total motile spermatozoa and at least 1% normal forms 6. Body mass index (BMI) < or = 32 7. Normal uterine cavity

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of chronic anovulation secondary to polycystic ovarian disease 2. Diagnosis of endometrial insufficiency 3. Clinical indication for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) (undergoing IVF with PGD to rule out a known genetic defect) 4. Use of testicular aspiration or biopsy procedures to obtain sperm