Question

How many days after period is frozen embryo transfer?

Answer 1

First of all we need to know about In Vitro Fertilization or IVF. In Vitro Fertilization is a process where a female egg is fertilized by a sperm in vitro. “Vitro” is a Latin word. It means “within the glass”. When something is performed in vitro, it means it is getting performed outside of a living organism.

Complete Answer:
Frozen Embryo Transfer is the process of transferring the embryo that was made in the IVF process in the lab into the uterus. In this process the embryo was already frozen by the previous IVF process. These embryos are most likely frozen five, six or in some cases seven days after the retrieval of eggs. This total process takes around 3-4 weeks from the time the patient gets her menses. Sometimes, it can take more time as the process may be broken in some steps.
The embryo transfer is scheduled based on the starting day of progesterone supplementation and on what stage the embryo was cryopreserved. For example, if the embryo was cryopreserved on day 5 post-egg-retrieval then the FET will be scheduled for day 6 after progesterone supplementation starts.
Additional Information:
IVF is also called the “test tube experiments”. In the IVF process mature eggs are collected or retrieved from the female ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a test tube in a lab. Then the fertilized egg called an embryo or eggs are transferred to a uterus. It will take three weeks to complete the IVF process. Sometimes, it can take more time to get done.
IVF is generally done if there are certain health conditions, such as fallopian tube damage or blockage. This makes it difficult for an egg to get fertilized and the embryo to travel to the uterus.
The reasons behind using IVF –
Problems with the fallopian tubes.
Problems with ovulation due to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome.
Endometriosis.
Low sperm count.
If either a patient has been sterilised.
A wish to avoid passing on inherited genetic disorders to your children.

Note:
Before FET or Frozen Embryo Transfer there will be 3days of progesterone supplementation period. Signs of IVF Failure – Cramping, Spotting, Sore breasts, Bloating, Nausea, Discharge, Tiredness, and Increased Urination are the signs of IVF failure.