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Fertility Glossary

Embryo grade

A score describing how an embryo looks under the microscope.

Eggs, sperm & embryos

Grading helps the laboratory rank embryos for transfer or freezing. It correlates loosely with the chance of implantation but cannot predict a healthy baby, and grading systems differ between clinics, so grades from different laboratories are not directly comparable.

Also known as: embryo quality, grading, AA embryo

Related Canada guides

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)
  • ESHRE guidance (used where Canadian wording is unavailable)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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