Benefits of Choosing an Elective Single Embryo Transfer

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Benefits of Choosing an Elective Single Embryo Transfer

Depending on each individual patient and their personal history, often times a single embryo transfer is the best option to hopefully achieve the goal of a healthy live birth and a good obstetrical outcome.It is important to educate patients on the possible benefits of a single embryo transfer and the possible risks associated with the transfer of more than one embryo.A study which looked at the obstetrical outcomes of cycles using fresh and frozen eggs and transferring one versus multiple embryos showed single embryo transfers were more likely to end in a healthy live birth. To read more see the link here

As always a proper history, work-up, and evaluation would determine if an elective single embryo transfer is best for you and would be discussed in detail with each individual patient

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