Embryo Transfer

Embryo transfer is a procedure in which an embryo obtained by in vitro fertilization (outside the mother's body) is placed in the uterus of the recipient woman.

This procedure is used in the treatment of infertility using assisted reproductive technologies. First, eggs are obtained from the woman and sperm from the man. Then the eggs are fertilized with sperm in the laboratory - embryos are formed.

On days 3-5 of development, selected embryos are transferred into the woman’s uterine cavity using a special catheter. The number of embryos transferred depends on the age and health of the woman.

Embryo transfer is an important stage of the IVF procedure. The success of embryo implantation into the uterus largely determines the outcome of infertility treatment.

Embryo transfer is a procedure in which an embryo resulting from in vitro fertilization is transferred into the uterus of a recipient woman. This procedure is a key step in infertility treatment and helps many couples realize their dream of becoming parents.

In vitro fertilization is a procedure in which a woman's egg and a man's sperm are combined in a laboratory. The resulting embryo is then grown for several days until it is ready to be transferred into the uterus of the recipient woman.

Embryo transfer is carried out after a woman has undergone ovarian stimulation to obtain a sufficient number of eggs for fertilization. The embryos can be transferred into the recipient woman's uterus directly after fertilization or after about five days of cultivation in the laboratory.

Before the embryo transfer procedure, a woman must undergo a series of medical examinations to ensure that her uterus is ready to receive the embryo. Typically, before the embryo transfer procedure, a woman is prescribed hormone therapy, which helps prepare her uterus to accept the embryo.

Embryo transfer is a relatively simple procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis. The woman lies down on a couch and then the embryo is transferred into her uterus using a catheter. After the procedure, the woman can return to her normal life, but she may be advised to limit exercise and sexual activity for several days.

Embryo transfer can be a successful procedure, but success depends on many factors, including the woman's age, the quality of the embryos and the condition of her uterus. In some cases, the procedure may need to be repeated to achieve pregnancy.

Although embryo transfer can be an effective procedure for treating infertility, it can also be expensive and require significant effort on the part of the patient. Therefore, before deciding to undergo this procedure, it is important to discuss all possible risks and benefits with your doctor and make an informed decision.

A child from artificial insemination is considered to be of surrogate origin. It is customary to call surrogate children born from women who carried them under contracts with young couples and couples from other countries, as is done today in Israel, Denmark and some countries of Eastern Europe. This is explained by the fact that neither party can have anything to do with such a “childhood” for biological reasons.

And once you delve a little deeper into the etiology of such children, it immediately becomes clear why there are different points of view on surrogacy. Thus, the intrauterine development of the embryo, which occurs in the uterine cavity, is the only correct one. In its mucous wall there are many special areas (crypts) where sperm immediately meet the egg. Then this biological couple is sent to a special cavity, where conception occurs. If this does not happen, then pregnancy will never occur.

The second process directly related to the development of the fetus is the corpus luteum, which fills the uterine cavity after birth.