IVF & Assisted Reproduction

IVF and ICSI Photo Gallery: Inside the Embryology Lab

See real IVF and ICSI lab photos showing oocytes, embryos, and key fertilization steps explained.

In short: This photo gallery gives a close look at what happens inside the IVF laboratory, from the earliest stages of fertilisation through embryo development, to help patients understand the delicate, precise work of the embryologists.

Curious what actually happens inside the IVF laboratory? This photo gallery offers a close-up look at the science behind IVF and ICSI, from the earliest stages of fertilization through embryo development. These images are meant to help patients better understand the delicate, precise work embryologists do every day to support each step of the fertility journey.

Explore the related pages below for more detailed explanations of each stage:

Blastocyst Photos

The blastocyst is an advanced stage of embryo development, usually reached on day five or six after fertilisation. Here are photographs illustrating this key step.

Scientific photo of a developing blastocyst during IVF
Scientific photo of an embryo at the blastocyst stage
Laboratory image of an IVF blastocyst
Scientific photo of a human embryo in culture
Scientific photo of a blastocyst before embryo transfer
ICSI injection followed live on screen in the laboratory

If you have questions about IVF, ICSI, or what to expect during treatment, the team at Dr Najeeb Layyous’s clinic is available to walk you through the process and discuss options tailored to your situation.

The finest doctor in Jordan — may God bless him and his whole medical team. A doctor in every sense of the word. I advise anyone planning a pregnancy to visit Dr. Najeeb Layyous. His manner is wonderful, always smiling, with the highest ethics; he gives every patient her due, and the patient’s comfort matters most to him. We had been to many doctors and none understood and treated my case except him. Special thanks to him and the whole team, and to Dina in particular — a lovely person. I recommend anyone considering IVF or pregnancy to visit his clinic.
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Last reviewed 30 August 2026