Treatment procedures for infertility problem - IVF, in vitro fertilization(Part5)

Step Five - Embryo transfer This involves transporting the fertilized eggs (embryos) back to the uterus using a catheter and ultrasound. It is relatively simple, does not require anesthesia and takes only a few minutes.   Procedure Before the procedure begins, you doctor will consult you and your partner about the number of embryos to be transferred. It is common that several embryos, rather than one, are transferred to your uterine cavity to improve your chances for pregnancy.   To place the embryos into your uterus, a speculum is placed inside your vagina and a small catheter is inserted through your cervix into your uterine cavity where the embryos are placed through the catheter.  You may experience a slight discomfort during this procedure.   Once the embryo has been transferred successfully, you may receive a daily progesterone injection that helps to support the lining of your uterus to improve chances of implantation and maintaining a pregnancy.   Generally, you will know whether the treatment has been successful about 2 weeks after embryo transfer and this is done by a pregnancy blood test at the clinic. It is advised that you should not do a home pregnancy test before that time because some of the fertility medications may produce a false result if the test is conducted too early.     Selection of embryo Till now, there is no accurate method to select the “best” embryo. Selection is performed with bare eye observation only, so experienced embryologist is critical.       Reference: fertility.com.hk   The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult obstetricians and gynecologists before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.