Currently, the vast majority of assisted reproduction specialists bet on single embryo transfers (SETs) on day 5 (blastocyst transfer) in order to prevent multiple pregnancies. By doing this, it is possible to achieve a successful pregnancy without compromising the pregnancy rates.
Blastocyst embryo transfers are recommended when egg fertilization results in a considerable high number of embryos. Sequential embryo culture allows the embryo with the highest implantation potential to be selected "naturally".
Read the full article on: Day 5 vs. Day 3 Embryo Transfer – What Are the Pros & Cons? ( 69).
By Aitziber Domingo Bilbao B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Antonio Forgiarini M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Emilio Gómez Sánchez B.Sc., Ph.D. (senior embryologist), José Luis de Pablo B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior clinical embryologist), María Arqué M.D., Ph.D. (gynaecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Patricia Recuerda Tomás B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 02/28/2018
