Frozen Embryo Transfer After Ovulation
A step by step guide each cycle of fet like that of the other art procedures involves multiple steps occurring at a specific time during a four week period.
Frozen embryo transfer after ovulation. Frozen embryo transfer is an effective means for achieving pregnancy. Fet natural cycle with a fet natural cycle medications aren t used to suppress or control ovulation. Natural cycle frozen embryo transfer. Bjuresten k landgren bm hovatta o stavreus evers a.
Recent evidence from denmark fertil steril. Is the clinical pregnancy rate cpr following a frozen embryo transfer fet in a natural cycle nc higher after spontaneous ovulation than after triggered ovulation natural cycle frozen embryo transfer nc fet versus modified nc fet. For example if the embryo was cryopreserved on day 5 post egg retrieval then the frozen embryo transfer will be timed for day 6 after progesterone supplementation starts. As in the natural situation the timing doesn t have to be ultra precise with studies showing there is up to twenty four hours leeway.
The frozen embryo transfer cycle is relatively non invasive compared to an egg collection cycle. Frozen embryo survival rates are more than 90 if embryos are frozen by vitrification at the blastocyst stage 5 6 days after fertilisation. The idea is to mimic the natural process as closely as possible. These problems include a failure to adequately thicken the uterine lining premature ovulation fluid accumulation in the uterine cavity and incorrect timing of a transfer.
Problems can occur while preparing a woman for an fet. An approximate timetable and overview are presented below. If you have frozen the embryos at day five transfer will happen five days after ovulation and so on. Effect of progesterone supplementation on natural frozen thawed embryo transfer cycles.
Eftekhar m rahsepar m rahmani e. We aim to transfer the embryos into your uterus at the correct time in relation to ovulation and the thickness of the lining of your uterus endometrium. If they are frozen at the earlier stages by slow freezing approximately 80 survive the freezing and thawing process. A randomized controlled trial.
The embryos can be replaced either in a natural cycle or in a controlled medicated cycle.