Embryo Transfer
We have a very successful cryopreservation program for surplus embryos. We, currently, only freeze on Day 5 or 6 (5-6 days after OPU). Following thawing, the survival rate is around 98% and our pregnancy rates in FER cycles is comparable to fresh Day 5 ET cycle.
The procedure of ET is done under ultrasonographic guidance with full bladder and it takes about 3-4 minutes. The two main reasons for full bladder is motorization of the entire process with trans-abdominal ultrasonography as well as the easiness of the transfer procedure due to the positioning of the entrance way to the uterus. To perform ET, a speculum, an examination tool during routine vaginal examination, is introduced into the vagina and cervix is cleaned with sterile medium. Thereafter, the outer catheter is in position, the embryologist brings the embryo-loaded catheter and the embryos are deposited into the middle of the uterine cavity under ultrasonographic guidance. ET is totally a painless and very quick procedure.
Following ET, our patients rest for around 1-hr at our Center. Although not based on scientific evidence, we tell our patients to take it easy and have some bed rest for the day day following ET. For those patients that are coming abroad, they may fly back home 1-2 days after ET.
The procedure of ET is done under ultrasonographic guidance with full bladder and it takes about 3-4 minutes. The two main reasons for full bladder is motorization of the entire process with trans-abdominal ultrasonography as well as the easiness of the transfer procedure due to the positioning of the entrance way to the uterus. To perform ET, a speculum, an examination tool during routine vaginal examination, is introduced into the vagina and cervix is cleaned with sterile medium. Thereafter, the outer catheter is in position, the embryologist brings the embryo-loaded catheter and the embryos are deposited into the middle of the uterine cavity under ultrasonographic guidance. ET is totally a painless and very quick procedure.
Following ET, our patients rest for around 1-hr at our Center. Although not based on scientific evidence, we tell our patients to take it easy and have some bed rest for the day day following ET. For those patients that are coming abroad, they may fly back home 1-2 days after ET.