In March 2020, all new IVF treatment cycles were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Government healthcare directives also recommended cancelling all types of embryo transfers (fresh and frozen). At AKPI, we have halted test tube baby process treatments as per the recommendation and will await fresh guidelines from the authorities.

However, in this post, we are addressing a query posed by a lady in her late 30’s…

Question: Frozen vs fresh embryos…

“Doctor, when can we plan for IVF treatment. It is getting increasingly frustrating given today’s situation and age is not on our side. And what is the difference between a frozen embryo transfer vs a fresh embryo transfer…”

Answer: Fresh Embryo transfers vs Frozen embryos… test tube baby process

Fresh embryo transfers were an essential part of a standard IVF cycle since the advent of this technique. Though previously frozen embryo transfers (FET) were considered to be having somewhat poorer results as compared to fresh embryos… Nowadays of course Frozen embryo transfers are also equally successful and popular in test tube baby process.

In a fresh cycle, ovarian stimulation leads to increase in estradiol levels which may be beyond the physiological levels causing advancement of the endometrium leading to closure of the window of implantation and decreasing chances of pregnancy .

Previously slow freezing techniques were in place and recovery of frozen embryos was slightly poor but now with vitrification in place, recovery is to the tune of 100%. So it is worthwhile to individualize protocols and plan either fresh or frozen transfers as the case may be to achieve a viable clinical pregnancy to improve on our live birth rate.

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Having a baby is undoubtedly the most joyous moment for every couple. However, the process can involve a series of doubts, questions about fertility, confusion about pregnancy, childbirth and issues one may wish to ask experienced ivf specialists and gynecologists.

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