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What happens after an embryo transfer? Rescripted co-founder Kristyn Hodgdon outlines what to expect during an IVF two-week wait, day by day.

A fear which is wide-spread among IVF patients is – will my embryo fall out if I stand up or walk around after the embryo transfer ? This is quite a reasonable worry – after all, if the embryos are transferred through the uterus through the cervix, then why can’t they come out through the same route? However, if you understand the anatomy of the uterus , these doubts will vanish and you will fell much more confident and comfortable during your 2ww. Women imagine that when the doctor puts the…

What stage are your embryos at? And what is normal development for each day? This is what your eggs & subsequent embryos are up to in the week after your egg retrieval for your IVF cycle.

Blastocyst vs cleavage-stage embryo transfer. What’s the difference, and which one is right for you, and your IVF journey? Blastocyst vs embryo transfer is an important call, and still not standardised across the fertility landscape. Let’s hear the expert approach from Mr Tarek El-Toukhy, an expert consultant in reproductive medicine and surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’. #embryotransfer #blastocyst #ttc #ivf

During IVF, many embryos can be created and in order to prioritize them for transfer the embryologist examines how they look under the microscope to grade them. Embryos with the best grade, or quality, are transferred first and embryos with the lowest quality are transferred last (or in some cases not transferred at all and discarded). Poor quality embryos, or embryos with a “C” grade.

Whether you have personally undergone IVF or learned about it, you’ve probably heard the term “mosaic embryo.” While this term is relatively new, it’s become a widely-discussed and highly-debated topic in the IVF community since its implementation as a genetic classification in 2015. With all of the new studies regarding mosaic embryos constantly emerging...

Frozen Embryo Transfers although they can be stressful for various reasons. I'm sharing my experience on my transfer day.

I had my Embryo Transfer March 15! I wanted to share a detailed breakdown of my experience so others going through it can see EXACTLY what to expect.

This is beneficial in two ways – firstly the Embryologist is better able to select the strongest embryo(s) for the embryo transfer, thereby improving the chance of a successful pregnancy, but also transferring at day 5 is more in sync with the natural cycle (read more about embryo grading here).

A natural frozen embryo transfer can seem like another overwhelming IVF process, but it's one of the easiest. Here's a look at what you can expect from a frozen embryo transfer including the process, medications, and timeline and tips.