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Fertility Glossary

Hatching blastocyst

A blastocyst starting to break out of its shell.

Embryology

Hatching from the zona pellucida must happen before implantation. It is a normal process in the laboratory or the uterus.

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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