Unfortunately, in our country and abroad, the number of childless couples is increasing. Fertility treatment takes a lot of effort, time, and nerves and is almost always accompanied by doubts and stress. However, fortunately, modern reproductive medicine does not stand still and offers effective methods of treating infertility. IVF (in vitro fertilization) is one of them.
Transfer of embryos into the uterine cavity (embryo transfer) is the final stage of the procedure (IVF). This is a very important and serious process that requires special professional training.
It is important to understand that the procedure for transferring embryos into the uterine cavity ‘does not forgive’ even the slightest mistake, because they can ruin the whole process of the IVF program. The embryos are transferred into the cavity using a special tube (catheter). The entire procedure is performed under ultrasound guidance. 2 weeks after the embryo transfer, the woman needs to undergo a blood test for ß-hCG (pregnancy hormone) in order to find out the effectiveness of the manipulation.
Preparation for the transfer of the embryo into the uterine cavity involves the passage of all the necessary examinations. To increase the chances of pregnancy, a woman must necessarily adhere to all medical recommendations and prescriptions of her attending physician. In addition, it is important for her to reduce physical activity with strong overloads, carefully monitor her health and avoid negative emotions. These recommendations will help to get pregnant, reduce the risk of abnormal fetal development and serve as prevention of miscarriage and missed pregnancies.
IVF embryo transfer: what do you need to know?
This procedure has a lot of important features that a couple who decided to undergo IVF should be aware of. Here is some of them:
- Transfer of embryos is performed exclusively in sterile conditions under ultrasound control.
- This procedure does not cause any discomfort or painful sensations, therefore does not require anesthesia and does not require hospitalization.
- The whole procedure does not take much time and resembles a regular gynecological examination.
- Embryo transfer should not be performed if the woman is sick, has infections and inflammations.
- The number of embryos for transfer is determined by the married couple together with the reproductive endocrinologist and embryologist.
The embryo replanting procedure, as a rule, does not cause any complications.
Multiple embryo transfer: what are the risks?
Of course, the transfer of several embryos greatly increases the chances of pregnancy, but in this case, the couple needs to be prepared for the fact that they can become parents with many children. It is important to understand that multiple pregnancies involve risks, including: the threat of miscarriage, difficult pregnancy, premature birth, etc.
Do you dream of becoming a parent and having a healthy child? Do you want to see the cherished 2 strips on the test? ‘LITA’ clinic for reproductive medicine offers in vitro fertilization (IVF) programs in Kiev. Highly qualified gynecologists and reproductive specialists know how to successfully and safely perform IVF and bring you closer to the happiness of motherhood and fatherhood.