| Frozen Embryo transfer is the practice of taking a | | | | certain stage, some are selected to be preserved for |
| previously frozen embryo, thawed and implanted into | | | | future use if they are needed. |
| a prepared uterus to grow through the normal | | | | Because cryopreservation can be conducted at |
| gestation period until birth. | | | | various stages, there can be different embryos |
| Infertility can be devastating to couples who are in | | | | preserved and used depending on viability. If the |
| desperate need of having their own baby. If you are | | | | embryo is frozen immediately after fertilization, the |
| a couple having issues trying to conceive, you know | | | | chances for the embryo to survive when thawed |
| that IVF treatments can be an expensive proposition | | | | seems to be higher but it's viability may be |
| depending on the route you take. | | | | questionable until it has been grown in the lab. And |
| Usually, a couple trying to conceive through IVF may | | | | although It is impossible to predict any results until |
| need at least 2 separate cycles before they can | | | | the embryo is grown and implanted within the womb, |
| deliver a baby boy or girl. If multiple eggs are | | | | the techniques used may not result in a new baby |
| harvested, they can be preserved and implanted if t | | | | after the first or second time. |
| first attempt does not produce the desired results. | | | | In summary, frozen embryo transfer has come a |
| During the procedure of extracting the eggs, they | | | | long way in providing viable embryos for IVF, but the |
| are fertilized and grown in a controlled environment | | | | ultimate test is the success rate of having a healthy |
| for 5 to 6 days. Once the fertilized eggs mature to a | | | | baby in earlier attempts. |