Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle

26 clinic(s) offering Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle treatment in 20 countries
EuroCARE IVF Centre Verified

Fertility treatment is an intensive process that requires sensitivity and an understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of every patient’s journey. Led by expert fertility specialists, EuroCARE IVF is an all-encompassing IVF centre located in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. In addition to EuroCARE’s pioneering in vitro fertilization (IVF) program, the centre provides egg and sperm donation, embryo donation, tandem IVF cycles, and PGS for family balancing preferences.

Total satisfaction, everything went well on the first try and we have a beautiful little girl. The staff was pleasant, helpful and professional. The environment of the clinic, which is smaller and more family-like, was also great, so they have time to take care of you. I can only recommend.
November 2023
Hello everyone After 6 months of delivery i decided to finally give my testimony. I hitted N. Cyprus after 5 years of scarred to make it, bc totally unknown country. Mrs. Sherry worked me during this all process & Madina was by my side during the all procedure. Eurocare clinic is the best of the best, bc out of 3 of us that went there for IVF, we all succeed 100% and all has babies. 2 of us made a boy & girl I have triplet (3 handsome and healthy boys). I cannot even express the joy that Eurocare clinic brought to me. I am just in heaven as an happy mother's of handsome boys. I wish even to go back and get a baby girl next time😁😁 I will recommend this clinic to everyone looking for babies or healthy family. They are very cheap according to the heights level job this clinic is putting in. Thanks to the entire team of Euro clinic. I bless the entire team. Sharmin
October 2023
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AtlasCARE IVF Verified

The world’s most exclusive IVF & Surrogacy network just got more enviable. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, AtlasCARE IVF in Georgia is renowned for its beloved presence of unspoiled support and affordability. Providing an extensive range of fertility treatments and surrogacy options, the leading IVF clinic in Tbilisi strives to provide all-inclusive and professional fertility care to all patients.

We have been very lucky to choose atlasCARE from the begnning. CARE is what atlasCARE holds for. From the dinner we had together with doctor and the team, to every email we exchanged through the whole process, atlasCARE has been truly caring and sincere. We would like to particularly express our deep thanks to Amy. Whenever we need you, you are always there, answering quesions, offfering advice and support. Dr Everen is the best, We love atlasCARE, We love Georgia, for sure we will come back to visit this beautiful country:)
February 2019
Hey Evren, My wife and I are now in Tbilisi since last Saturday. Kids are keeping us busy here daily. : ) Will do the DNA test on this coming Wednesday. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. Want to personally thank you for your help in all ways, especially Amy, Tamila, you, and all supporting team from Atlas Care.
September 2018
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atlasCARE IVF Verified

The world’s most exclusive IVF& Surrogacy network just got more enviable. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, atlasCARE IVF in Georgia is renowned for its beloved presence of unspoiled support and affordability. Providing an extensive range of fertility treatments and surrogacy options, the leading IVF clinic in Batumi strives to provide all-inclusive and professional fertility care to all patients.

Hey Evren, My wife and I are now in Tbilisi since last Saturday. Kids are keeping us busy here daily. : ) Will do the DNA test on this coming Wednesday. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. Want to personally thank you for your help in all ways, especially Amy, Tamila, you, and all supporting team from Atlas Care.
September 2018
انطباعاتي عن العياده ممتازين في العلاج والمعامله الطاقم كلهم ممتازين جدا ولم نجد اي صعوبه
September 2016
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Armenia IVF Centre Verified

The IVF Center in Yerevan is committed to offering affordable and successful treatment to women and men in all stages of infertility. Having extensive working experience in many European countries and Northern America, our team is more than happy to welcome anyone with infertility problems who wishes to receive suitable treatment in Armenia.

Dr Ahmed Shamel IVF Clinic Verified

Located in the heart of Cairo’s Mohandessin and Sheikh Zayed in Egypt, Dr. Ahmed Shamel’s clinic is the only fertility clinic in the region providing a full range of reproductive services under one roof.

What is Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle?

Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle refers to the process of cryopreserving embryos and transferring them into a woman’s uterus that has been prepared for IVF.

 

What is Embryo Freezing?

The conventional IVF procedure, which utilizes fertility medications to stimulate ovulation often results in excess embryos. Since the risk of multiple pregnancies increases with the number of embryos transferred, many couples are left with more embryos than necessary or more embryos than can be transferred by law in some countries. In some countries, like the UK, the maximum number of embryos that can be transferred is three. These spare embryos can be discarded, used for research, or they can be frozen and cryopreserved for later use by the same couple or another couple wishing to use a donated embryo.

 

Advantages of Natural Cycle IVF

No fertility drugs are used for ovarian stimulation, reducing the risk of side effects such as OHSS.
Natural Cycle IVF treatment can be repeated in consecutive months. Women who have an unsuccessful traditional IVF treatment must wait three months before attempting a second cycle. Natural cycle IVF is less expensive as couples do not pay for fertility drugs.

 

Disadvantages of Natural Cycle IVF

Only one egg is fertilized reducing the chance of successful fertilization. Success rates are lower than fertility drug stimulated IVF treatment.

 

 

A Good Candidate for Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle

Woman who are at risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, following ovarian stimulation for IVF treatment are advised to freeze their embryos for consecutive transfers. In some cases, fresh embryo transfer fails, and “spare” embryos can be cryopreserved for a second or third trial. Cryopreserved embryos are available for donation to unfertile couples. In fact, some countries mandate that all embryos resulting from donated eggs be cryopreserved and quarantined for a period of six months until all donor screening tests are complete.

 

Frozen embryos are as respectable as fresh embryos, meaning that pregnancy rates are at an equally high level. There is no higher risk of abnormalities with frozen embryos than fresh; therefore patients are often encouraged to choose the more cost-effective route of freezing their embryos rather than discarding them. This also guarantees that in the event that the first embryo transfer fails, or pregnancy is not carried out to term. Using frozen embryos, which can be stored for up to several years, is a much less expensive alternative to starting a new cycle.

 

Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle Procedure

Embryos can be stored in groups of one or more. With any living tissue, the cells of embryos contain water, which must be removed prior to freezing to prevent ice crystals from forming and causing the embryos to burst. The embryos are gradually mixed with a cryoprotectant fluid that does not form ice crystals, and located in a plastic straw or a glass vial. The mixture is stored in liquid nitrogen at a very low temperature using a specialized programmable machine. Temperature is crucial since embryos are subject to metabolic change.

 

How are Embryos Thawed?

During the thawing process, the frozen embryos are removed from the vial and thawed to room temperature. The cryoprotectant fluid is gradually removed and diluted with water. This process must be done very diligently as the embryo can burst if the water is rushed into the cells. After the embryos are brought to room temperature, they can be transferred to the recipient mother.