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Transfer of a more developed embryo
offering a greater potential for success
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”IntroBoxesRow”][vc_column el_class=”ServiceIntroboxLeftWhite”][TS-VCSC-Icon-Box-Tiny style=”boxed_left” box_background_color=”” padding_custom=”true” padding_outside=”40″ title=”Introduction to Blastocyst Embryo Transfer” title_wrap=”h2″ font_title_family=”Default:regular” title_size=”14″ title_color=”#46b4cd” title_align=”left” title_spacing=”0″ font_content_family=”Default:regular” line_height=”18″ icon_size_slide=”16″ icon_padding=”0″ el_class=”bluecres” conditionals=”eyJ2aWV3ZXJzdGF0dXMiOiJldmVyeWJvZHkiLCJyZXN0cmljdGlvbiI6Im5vbmUiLCJ1c2Vycm9sZXMiOiIiLCJ1c2Vyc2NvcGUiOiJhbnkiLCJ1c2VyY2FwcyI6IiIsIm90aGVyc2NvcGUiOiJhbnkiLCJvdGhlcnRhZ3MiOiIiLCJkZXZpY2V0eXBlcyI6IiJ9″]A blastocyst is the name given to an embryo that is 5-6 days old. A blastocyst embryo transfer does not differ from a normal embryo transfer but simply refers to the age of the embryo in terms of its development at the stage of transfer.
Who is suitable for a blastocyst transfer?
Not all patients are suitable for a blastocyst transfer. Some patients may benefit from an early transfer rather than continued growth to a blastocyst stage especially if they have a very small number of good quality embryos. However, a blastocyst transfer can be an option for patients with multiple embryos.
Blastocyst stage embryos do have a higher chance of achieving a pregnancy compared to day 3 embryos. This can be attributed to the fact that the embryos have undergone a further selection process of eliminating embryos that have failed to develop into blastocysts. Typically around 60% of day 3 embryos will develop to the blastocyst stage.
What are the risks associated with a blastocyst transfer?
One of the risks associated with a blastocyst embryo transfer is that there is a higher rate of cancellation of the cycle as there may be no embryos being available for transfer due to no blastocyst formation). A blastocyst transfer has also been associated with a higher rate of monozygotic (identical) twins.[/TS-VCSC-Icon-Box-Tiny][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”IntroBoxesRow”][vc_column el_class=”ServiceIntroboxLeftWhite”][vc_column_text el_class=”strong-600″]
FAQ
Q: What is a blastocyst in fertility treatment?
A: A blastocyst in fertility treatment is an embryo that has developed for 5–6 days after fertilization. It undergoes further selection compared to earlier-stage embryos, improving the chances of successful implantation.
Q: What is blastocyst embryo transfer?
A: Blastocyst embryo transfer refers to transferring a 5–6 day old embryo (blastocyst) into the uterus. The procedure is similar to a standard embryo transfer but involves embryos that have reached a more advanced stage of development.
Q: Who is suitable for blastocyst IVF?
A: Blastocyst IVF is suitable for patients with multiple embryos, as these embryos have a higher chance of implantation. Patients with very few good quality embryos may benefit from an earlier day-3 transfer instead.
Q: Are there any risks with blastocyst IVF?
A: Risks include a higher rate of cycle cancellation if no embryos reach the blastocyst stage and a slightly increased chance of monozygotic (identical) twins during blastocyst embryo transfer.
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