EMBRYO TRANSFER

Embryo transfer (ET) is the next-to-last step involved in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, only followed by pregnancy testing. Given that it is a simple and painless technique, taking time off and special care are not needed. It can be done with own or donated embryos, fresh or frozen, on day 3 or on day 5.

Once the ET is done, the only thing left to do is waiting for embryo implantation into the uterine lining, i.e. endometrium, to occur. In other words, implantation of the embryo means pregnancy would have occurred. Thus, from this moment on, the success of the fertility treatment will depend solely on the embryo’s ability to attach to the endometrial lining of the uterus.

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