Embryo transfer (ET)

ET is a simple and painless procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis and does not require anesthesia. It lasts a few minutes and resembles and resembles a routine examination by a gynecologist on a chair. For embryo transfer, 3-day or 5-day embryos are used.

Before embryo transfer, the selection and assessment of the viability of embryos are carried out, if necessary, a pre-implantation genetic test is prescribed.

The main stages of conducting ET:

1. Placement of one or two embryos on an elastic catheter.
2. Treatment of the cervix and vagina with a sterile solution and gentle removal of mucus from the cervical canal.
3. Introduction of a catheter through the cervical canal into the uterine cavity under ultrasound control and expulsion of the embryo into the area between the middle and upper third of the endometrium.
4. Carefully remove the catheter and check it under a microscope to ensure that the embryo transfer is successful.

According to the indications, the doctors carry out the transfer of the embryos thawed after cryopreservation. This service is used by couples who have obtained several viable embryos in the IVF protocol. They are stored at low temperatures and, after defrosting, fully retain their ability for further development.

After 30 minutes after the procedure, the woman can go home. The doctor will prescribe hormonal medications that increase the chances of successful embryo implantation. Their cost is added to the total amount for the embryo transfer.

A pregnancy test should be done no earlier than 12-14 days after the transfer of embryos into the uterine cavity since in the first days it will be uninformative.

2 weeks after the embryo transfer, doctors conduct an analysis for hCG to confirm or deny the fact of pregnancy. The specialist will tell you more about the procedure for a consultation.

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