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How many days after fertilization does the fertilized egg become a blastocyst? then embryo? what implants-the blastocyst or embryo?

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

The process: As the fertilized egg divides, it is first known as a morula. Approximately 5 days from first fertilization it forms into a hollow ball known as a blastocyst. This blastocyst implants and begins to sort itself out into different layers--the inner group becomes the embryo and the outer layer will work to nourish and protect. At approximately 6-7 weeks from time of fertilization, an embryo begins.

Answered 1/14/2019

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