Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
Assisted Conception Procedure

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The Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Procedure is becoming more and more popular and recognized as a great procedure to help couples with conception.

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Transfer of a frozen embryo has a few benefits over other procedures like IVF.
In-fact, this is usually a good assisted conception treatment option if IVF has previously failed.

Check out this video about transferring frozen embryos:

What Is FET?

Basically when a couple goes through IVF there are excess embryos that are created.
These leftover embryos that aren't transferred to the uterus in IVF can actually be frozen for future use.

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When only a single frozen embryo is transferred you have the additional benefit of not having to worry about the chance of twins or triplets being conceived.

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I say this, because in IVF more than one embryo is usually transferred into the uterus, therefore there is always the chances more than one embryo may take.
You may think having twins or triplets would be wonderful, but there are so many pregnancies that have complications because of there being more than one baby being carried, and twins are almost always born earlier than going to the ideal full term duration.
In multiple pregnancy, there's also a risk that your baby may have some problems if they are having to share the womb with another growing body.

The Lead Up To Transfer
of A Frozen Embryo

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Usually before transfer of the embryo happens, the female will be given hormone medication to prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation.

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This can be an easier and more stress-free alternative to IVF because there is no need for egg retrieval, since the eggs are already stored as embryos and just waiting for transfer. When it comes to transferring a frozen embryo there is much less preparation involved than with IVF, so perhaps if you've already had IVF without success, you may want to discuss with your fertility specialist the option of an Embryo Transfer.