Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained significant importance in biomedical fields in recent years, particularly in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). ART refers to the methods used in infertility treatment, and the integration of AI in this field holds great potential for optimizing processes. The use of AI has led to significant improvements in critical stages such as sperm analysis, oocyte quality assessment, and embryo selection. AI enables more precise and accurate management of these processes while facilitating the implementation of personalized treatment approaches. AI-assisted systems can increase success rates in infertility treatment, reduce costs, and improve clinical outcomes. It is believed that the integration of AI in ART could contribute to the development of more efficient and effective treatment processes in the future.

Keywords

• artificial ıntelligence
• assisted reproductive techniques
• Embryology

Yardımcı Üreme Tekniklerinde Yapay Zeka

Abstract

Yapay zeka (YZ), son yıllarda biyomedikal alanlarda, özellikle de yardımcı üreme teknikleri (YÜT) içinde önemli bir yer edinmiştir. YÜT, infertilite tedavisinde kullanılan yöntemleri kapsar ve süreçlerin optimize edilmesi için YZ' nin entegrasyonu büyük bir potansiyele sahiptir. YZ kullanımı, sperm analizi, oosit kalitesinin değerlendirilmesi ve embriyo seçimi gibi kritik aşamalarda önemli iyileştirmeler sağlamaktadır. Ayrıca, bu süreçlerin daha hassas ve doğru bir şekilde yönetilmesine olanak tanırken, kişiselleştirilmiş tedavi yaklaşımlarının uygulanmasını da kolaylaştırır. YZ destekli sistemler, infertilite tedavisinde başarı oranlarını artırabilir, maliyetleri düşürebilir ve klinik sonuçları iyileştirebilir. YÜT alanında YZ' nin entegrasyonunun, gelecekte daha verimli ve etkili tedavi süreçlerinin geliştirilmesine katkı sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.

Keywords

• Yapay zeka
• Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri
• Embriyoloji.

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