Why should I use AI software in an IVF clinic?
The use of Al brings the promise of the automation of many tedious and time-consuming human processes. Considering the current market demand for highly qualified medical staff, the automation of processes can bring assistance and ensure the consistent provision of services in the face of the constantly growing demand for IVF. Thanks to Al, the automation of, e.g., ovarian reserve ultrasound examinations will allow the transfer of the skills and knowledge of highly qualified medical experts into the hands of each service provider.Â
Al-based recommendation system for an optimal hormonal stimulation protocol based on available clinical data, including DNA polymorphisms and the relationship of specific polymorphisms with other features.
The use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) by infertile couples is increasing by 5% to 10% per year. With the constantly growing demand for fertility diagnostics, we face a global challenge to increase the effectiveness of assisted reproductive techniques. Thanks to personalised recommendation systems based on Al, doctors can create the most effectual and cost-effective diagnosis and treatment paths.
Shortening the treatment process on the patient’s side is one of the critical challenges faced by every IVF clinic. Artificial intelligence, including predictive systems, can help shorten this process by reducing the number of attempts made per cycle. Predictive systems are able, better than humans, to predict specific processes and phenomena, such as which embryo will give rise to a healthy pregnancy.
Is it hard to learn how to work with the software?
The app uses standard microscope images of embryos. Just drag and drop images of embryos. Our products were designed in consultation with doctors, and the output results are fully explainable. Moreover, you have the support of our qualified team eager to resolve any complex problem.Â
How much does EMBRYOAID cost?
MIM Fertility operates in a flat rate model. There is a monthly fee per clinic, depending on the size of the clinic. For pricing go to contact us.Â
How much money will EMBRYOAID save?
Every IVF cycle defined as ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer may cost from 15 to 30 thousand USD, depending on the clinic and individual patient needs. Hormonal medication for patient stimulation can account for up to 35% of these charges.Â
EMBRYOAID helps choose an embryo that may develop into a healthy pregnancy. Therefore, the solution reduces the number of IVF cycles needed for achieving pregnancy.
Every year in fertility treatment clinics patients undergo 2 million IVF cycles. Using our AI solution may decrease this count by about 60 thousand, which means at least 900 million USD savings worldwide yearly.
What is more, women after unsuccessful in vitro fertilization procedures tend to change a clinic. Higher success rates will stop patient retention.
How qualified is EMBRYOAID?
Our tests show that EMBRYOAID selects human embryos with the precision of skilled embryologists with 30 years of experience.
Is EMBRYOAID compatible with my EMR system?
Yes, it is compatible with all Electronic Medical Record systems available on the market.
Is EMBRYOAID compatible with my embryoscope or microscope?
Yes, the application is compatible with all embryoscopes and microscopes available on the market. We guarantee instant set up and on-demand access to MIM Solutions.Â
As you improve the algorithm, can embryos be assessed differently?
Improving the algorithm may cause slight changes in the way embryos are evaluated. However, each embryo scoring is assigned to a particular version of the application, therefore the app keeps a track of all the improvements.
How effective are you? What is the accuracy of the application?
EMBRYOAID application works 95% of the time. In order to assess the performance of our algorithm and compare it with that of embryologists, we designed an embryo grading test consisting of 150 pairs of embryo time-lapse videos (outside of the training and validation set). In each pair, both embryos were transferred, but only one resulted in a pregnancy. The objective was to select the successful embryo. Ten embryologists with apx. 10 years of experience in the field from different clinics participated in the test. It is important to stress that EMBRYOAID algorithm performed with higher accuracy (percentage of correctly guessed embryos) than 9 out of 10 embryologists. Our algorithm performs comparably to the expert embryologists, with slightly higher accuracy (66,9%) (percentage of correctly guessed embryos) than the average embryologist (63,8%), while requiring much less time for analysis: 2 seconds compared to 54 seconds required by an expert.Â
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Are you certified?
EMBRYOAID is certified to be used in the EU market under the MDR (REGULATION (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices) as a Class I Medical Device with the number PL-MF-000030821.
What does your scoring mean?
Our embryo scoring represents the potential for implantation. The embryos with the highest score are more promising than others. For example, a score of 9.0 means that the embryo looks better than 90% of embryos in our database.
What format files do you accept?
We accept any image or video format e.g. .jpg or .png or .avi and min. resolution of 250 x 250 pixels.Â
Do I have to install something on my computer?
Our software is a web based application and there is no need to install any files on your computer. We guarantee instant set up and on-demand access to the software.Â
Is EMBRYOAID compatible with my EMR system?
We are able to integrate with your EMR system provided that we have access to the EMR API settings.Â
Is EMBRYOAID compatible with my embryoscope or microscope?
We are currently integrated with embryoscope and we are working on integrating with major microscopes, incubators and camera manufacturers.
How much does EMBRYOAID cost?
No set-up or subscription fees. Clinics are charged monthly for a license to use the software. Fees are calculated individually and are based on the number of cycles performed in the clinic yearly.
What does training look like?
We set up a 30-minute online introduction meeting for the embryologists’ team. The software is easy to use and intuitive. Our product was designed in consultation with professionals, and it reflects the workflow of the embryologists. The app uses standard microscope images or videos of embryos. Just drag and drop images or videos of embryos. Moreover, you have the support of our qualified team eager to resolve any complex problem.
Are you only software or a physical device?
Our software is a web based application and there is no physical device connected with it.
How does the algorithm work?
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Convolution Neural Networks (CNN). They work similar to the human brain – they consist of millions of neurons that can transmit information. We train our model on our dataset of embryo images and timelapses with a pregnancy label (by changing neurons’ parameters the accuracy of pregnancy prediction is growing). For more information ask us about our whitepaper.
Where is the data stored? Is the data secure?
We use a trusted provider of computing and hosting services to ensure the continuity of application operation and the security of stored data. We use the latest versions of components to guarantee the security of the application. All data sent by the application is encrypted using a HTTPS protocol to ensure its safety during transmission. We conduct security tests to ensure that data and files are only accessible to authorized users and to ensure that data is always correct and up-to-date. We regularly backup all data to ensure that it is safe in the event of any failure. Backups are kept for 10 years. We use a strict application code and configuration file management system. We monitor our application and its operation to ensure that it functions properly and to be able to react quickly to any problems.
How much time do you save in the process?
In the test where we compared the performance of the application with professionals we observed that software performs comparably to the expert embryologists, with slightly higher accuracy requiring much less time for video analysis: 2 seconds compared to 54 seconds required by an expert.
Who is already using it?
Currently, there are multiple IVF centers that take advantage of the enhanced everyday clinical practice, increasing the number of patients being attracted by AI based solutions and growing success rate of IVF treatment. We have clients in Europe (Spain, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Turkey), South America (Argentina, Panama), Asia (Malaysia, Japan), Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt). Â
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If there are only 2-3 embryos - is there still a need to use EMBRYOAID?
Every embryo transfer includes high emotional and financial cost on the side of the patients. Every month counts for the couples that struggle with infertility. Therefore, even when there is a limited number of embryos it is recommended to use objective, AI-based technology in order to enhance the success rate per transfer.