Usually, a patient’s eggs are removed 5 days following fresh embryo implantation. In a lab, sperm and eggs are combined to form an embryo, which is then grown and carefully watched over. Since there is only a 5-day waiting period between egg harvesting and embryo transfer into the uterus, the major advantage of a fresh embryo transfer is that conception occurs more quickly. Additionally, because many insurance providers do not pay for cryopreservation, some patients choose fresh transfers for budgetary reasons.

Fresh transfers are not always recommended. A new transfer shouldn’t be performed if a patient’s progesterone level is high since it would have a detrimental impact on embryo implantation. A new transfer could also be harmful to a patient if they are susceptible to hyperstimulation from the drugs used for enhancing egg maturation.

If you are ready to begin your fertility treatment and would like to learn more about fresh embryo transfers, contact us to schedule an appointment.