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Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) is an advanced technique used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment where embryos that were previously frozen are carefully thawed and transferred into a woman’s uterus at a later stage. These embryos are usually preserved through a method called vitrification, which freezes them rapidly to prevent ice crystal formation and ensure their safety during both freezing and thawing.
FET is often recommended for women who:
Have undergone unsuccessful IVF cycles in the past.
Wish to use preserved embryos from an earlier cycle.
Require fertility preservation for medical or personal reasons.
Face risks such as ovarian hyperstimulation, making fresh transfer unsafe.
Uterine Preparation – The woman receives hormonal support (estrogen and progesterone) to thicken the uterine lining and make it receptive for implantation.
Thawing of Embryos – The preserved embryos are gently thawed under controlled laboratory conditions.
Embryo Transfer – Using a thin catheter, the embryos are placed into the uterus. The timing is carefully matched to the woman’s natural or medicated cycle.
Provides flexibility for couples to plan pregnancy.
Reduces risks linked to overstimulated ovaries in fresh cycles.
Enables multiple attempts from embryos created in a single IVF cycle.
Considered safe and highly effective, with success rates comparable to or even higher than fresh transfers in certain cases.
The outcome of FET depends on various elements, including:
Quality of embryos at the time of freezing.
Age of the woman when embryos were preserved.
Thickness and receptivity of the uterine lining during transfer.
With advanced fertility clinics in Bangalore offering expert care and technology, Frozen Embryo Transfer has become a reliable option for couples hoping to conceive after IVF treatment.
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A thorough evaluation involving medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic tests to identify causes of infertility in both partners. This helps tailor personalized treatment plans to improve chances of conception
Medical treatment using fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries to release eggs regularly, especially helpful for women with irregular or absent ovulation. It is often combined with timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination to enhance pregnancy chances
Minimally invasive surgical procedures used to diagnose and treat conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, polyps, and adhesions that may impair fertility. These surgeries help restore normal reproductive anatomy and improve fertility outcomes
Comprehensive assessment including semen analysis, hormone testing, and sometimes genetic screening to identify issues affecting sperm quality, quantity, or function. Advanced techniques like sperm DNA fragmentation tests and micro-TESE may be used for diagnosis and treatment planning
In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing eggs with sperm in a lab, while intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) injects a single sperm directly into an egg, often used for severe male infertility. The resulting embryos are cultured and then transferred to the uterus to achieve pregnancy
A procedure where previously frozen embryos from an IVF cycle are thawed and transferred into the uterus to establish pregnancy. This allows multiple attempts at pregnancy without undergoing full ovarian stimulation again
Success rates vary depending on the woman’s age, embryo quality, and health factors, but FET is known to have comparable or even higher success rates than fresh transfers in many cases.
We are dedicated to helping pregnant women and their families after a significant birth defect or genetic condition has been detected. Specialists from both obstetrics and pediatrics work together as a team to determine the best way to care for you and your unborn baby, both during and after your pregnancy.
Whenever possible, we create an integrated appointment plan, so that you can meet with the multiple subspecialists involved in your case. Some patients come here for a second opinion and go back to their obstetrician. Other patients transfer their care to Columbia as their delivery date approaches to make sure their baby immediately receives the necessary specialized pediatric care after birth.
No, the procedure is generally painless. It is performed without anesthesia, and most women describe it as similar to a routine gynecological procedure.
This depends on your medical condition. Some women undergo FET in the very next cycle, while others may wait for a few months for better preparation. Your fertility specialist will guide you.
The cost can vary by clinic, but it is usually more affordable than a complete IVF cycle since egg retrieval and fertilization are not repeated.
Yes, FET can be performed in a natural cycle if the woman has regular ovulation. In other cases, hormonal support is used to prepare the uterine lining.
We are leading doctors in gynecology and urology fell free to take and appointment with us.
