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In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most common infertility treatment, involving the retrieval of oocytes and their fertilization in a laboratory setting. Embryo selection, crucial for IVF success, is traditionally performed manually by embryologists using the Gardner Scale. However, this process is subject to variability. Time-lapse microscopy and artificial intelligence (AI)-based methods are being explored for improved embryo selection, though AI\u2019s full potential has not been realized across diverse clinical settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The primary objective of this study is to compare AI-based embryo grading with conventional manual grading by embryologists in predicting clinical pregnancy outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This prospective study will be conducted at an IVF clinic in Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, involving 222 participants aged 23\u201340 years undergoing Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). Embryos on Day 5 (blastocyst stage) will be imaged and graded using Life Whisperer Genetics (LWG), an AI-based tool, and by skilled embryologists using the ASEBIR criteria. The success rate of clinical pregnancy, confirmed by the presence of a gestational sac, will be the primary outcome.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Expected Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study is expected to show increased predictive efficiency, rigor, and consistency with AI-driven grading of Day 5 embryos, providing a more economical solution for IVF.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Study Implications:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study focuses on enhancing embryo selection using Life Whisperer Genetics (LWG), which could potentially improve embryo assessment in IVF. 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