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Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

Frozen Embryo Transfer at
Birla Fertility & IVF

FET or Frozen Embryo Transfer is the process of thawing embryos and transferring them into the uterus. Studies indicate that transfers performed in later unstimulated cycles have better results as compared to transfers right after egg collection. Advances in freezing technology have enabled an improvement in the survival rate for frozen embryos after vitrification and thawing.

At Birla Fertility & IVF, we offer FET as an additional procedure in your IVF cycle as well as a separate treatment if you wish to use frozen embryos from previous cycles.

Why Frozen Embryo Transfer?

If you have menstrual irregularities or ovulation disorders

If the transfer needs to be cancelled after egg collection due to the hormone therapy

If you are using genetic screening

If you wish to use frozen embryos from previous IVF treatments

The Frozen Embryo Transfer Process

Frozen embryos can be thawed and transferred into the uterus in a natural (unstimulated) cycle or in a cycle primed with fertility medications depending on your medical history and age. In a stimulated Frozen Embryo Transfer cycle, you will be given fertility medication to increase the thickness of the endometrial lining (lining of the uterus). During your hormone therapy, routine ultrasound scans are used to monitor the development of the endometrial lining. The transfer process is done once it has achieved the desired thickness, indicating the best uterine environment for implantation of the embryo.

The embryos are thawed on the morning of the procedure and transferred carefully into the uterus using a thin catheter under ultrasound guidance.

You will be asked to take a pregnancy test 12-14 days after the transferring procedure. Based on the results, our team will help you plan the next steps in your fertility journey.

Experts Speak

A brief about Frozen Embryo Transfer

Dr. Prachi Benara

Fertility Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

FET is the acronym of Frozen Embryo Transfer. It is the process of thawing embryos and transferring them into the uterus.

Not all embryos survive the freezing and thawing process. The risk of damage of destruction of embryos during the treatment depends on the quality of the embryo prior to being frozen.

Success rates of Frozen Embryo Transfer cycles have increased due to advancement in freezing techniques and equal those of fresh embryo transfers. The treatment outcome also largely depends on factors such as maternal age and cause of infertility.

Embryos are frozen on day 2 (cleavage state) or day 5 (blastocyst stage) of their culture.

Successful transfers do not depend on the duration for which the embryos were stored. Frozen embryos are stored at -200°C in suspended animation and will not deteriorate with time if the temperature is maintained.

Patient Testimonials

I had a good experience with my IVF treatment in Birla Fertility & IVF. The whole team was very supportive, motivated and well managed throughout the IVF treatment. The doctors’ team recommended a frozen embryo transfer, and everything went well. I would highly recommend Birla Fertility to all couples suffering from infertility. Thanks to the whole team.

Ranjana and Satish

We had an amazing experience with this clinic. For them, every patient was their priority. The doctors’ team takes care of all queries. We cannot describe in words our happiness after conceiving in the first IVF cycle. We are grateful to Birla Fertility and the entire team.

Priya and Rohan

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