Embryo Transfer: IVF Prep & Protocols
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What is an embryo transfer? This episode explains the IVF embryo transfer process, the differences between fresh and frozen transfers, and what to expect during a medicated or natural FET protocol.
Dr. Natalie Crawford (Board-Certified OBGYN & REI) provides a step-by-step roadmap for patients navigating the technical side of IVF. Whether you are wondering about IVF success rates with frozen embryos or how to prepare your uterine lining, this guide covers the clinical strategy used to optimize your pregnancy chances.
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
Fresh vs. Frozen Transfer Success Rates: A deep dive into why modern clinics often favor Frozen Embryo Transfers (FET) over fresh cycles to optimize hormonal environments and improve safety outcomes for both you and the baby.
The Clinical Selection of Transfer Protocols: How your unique medical history - including age, diagnoses like PCOS or Endometriosis, and past pregnancy outcomes - shapes whether you use a Fully Medicated FET, a Natural Cycle FET, or a Modified Natural Protocol.
The IVF Timeline & Uterine Prep: Why a transfer isn't immediate. She explains the essential "prep work" for your uterus, including bloodwork, hormone monitoring, and what doctors look for in an endometrial lining check.
Transfer Day Procedure & Recovery: A step-by-step walkthrough of what actually happens during the procedure. She discusses post-transfer activity, mindset, and the role of progesterone during the two-week wait (TWW).
Next Steps & Monitoring: How early blood tests and ultrasounds guide the clinical path forward following a transfer.
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