Embryo transfer: Embryo transfer is the procedure in IVF treatment, where, an embryo is transferred into the uterus of the patient, to facilitate pregnancy.
Goal of an IVF treatment is to obtain good quality embryos, to transfer them in the patient for a successful pregnancy.
Types of embryo transfer
Fresh embryo transfer – it 1 month transferring the embryo in to the uterus 3 or 5days after fertilization so embryo transfer is done in the same cycle as stimulation.
Frozen embryo transfer: it freezing the best quality embryos on either day 3 or 5 post ovum pickups then transferring these frozen embryos at a later stage.
Difference between fresh & frozen embryo transfer:
The key difference between fresh & frozen embryos transfer, lies in the timing of embryo transfer. Fresh embryo transfers are done 3 or 5 days after ovum pickup whereas frozen embryo transfer allows and gives time for the transfer process.Embryos can be frozen for up to 55 years.
Benefits of frozen embryo transfer
Any spare good quality embryos can be frozen. It gives future option to the patient to try for sibling.
It the fresh cycle is negative, then the patient can try again in future with the frozen embryos so it gives extra attempts to the patient.
Embryos can be frozen in patients planning for medical. Treatment in future, like chemotherapy.
So, frozen embryo transfer provides flexibility in timing for embryo transfer.
Benefits of fresh embryo transfer:
fresh embryo transfer has advantage with the woman’s natural cycle, which compliments to our cycle protocols.
Success Rate:
Success rates of fresh & frozen embryo transfer vary on individual circumstances & fertility factors.
Studies have shown that results of both type of transfers are comparable So, the decision between fresh & frozen embryo transfer depends on various factor like- age, fertility, personal and medical circumstance.
Results of both types of transfers are comparable, so patient is selected for fresh or frozen transfer according to fertility status and medical & Personal circumstances.
