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Blastocyst transfer at TFP Fertility
Blastocyst transfer is offered by TFP Fertility as part of in vitro-fertilisation (IVF) treatment and is recommended as standard procedure.
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When are blastocysts ready to be transferred?
During IVF, one or more embryos (an egg that has been fertilised with sperm) are placed into the womb after they have developed in the laboratory for some time.
This can be at either day two or three of development, or day five, known as the blastocyst stage.
A two or three-day delay might not seem like much, but for a rapidly growing embryo, those extra days of development turns the embryo into a complex and highly developed blastocyst.
Our embryologists can choose which embryos have the highest chance of success more easily at the blastocyst stage by its appearance and how it has developed in the laboratory.
Through this procedure, IVF with blastocyst transfers often has higher birth rates.
At TFP Fertility, we specialise in IVF. We combine 35 years of fertility experience with exceptional patient care and empathy.
As part of a network of clinics across Europe, we have access to a world of fertility expertise and knowledge to provide treatment plans carefully tailored to you.
When you come to us, we’ll take the time to get to know you, understand your medical history, and discuss what options could help you.
There’s no experience like this, and we’re here with you every step of the way.
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EmbryoScope
How does blastocyst transfer work?
During IVF blastocyst transfer, an egg is fertilised by sperm in a lab.
The resulting embryo is carefully grown for five or six days until it reaches the blastocyst stage and is then placed inside the womb to develop.
If you’re a woman having a blastocyst transfer, the procedure will typically follow these steps:
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Step 1 - Fertilising the eggs
Eggs are combined with sperm in a laboratory to fertilise them.
If necessary, each egg may be injected with a single sperm by our specialist.
This is known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and is recommended in cases where sperm count or quality is lower than ideal.
Step 2 - Incubation period
The fertilised eggs, now called embryos, are incubated for five to six days until the embryo becomes a blastocyst.
Some of our clinics use a special incubator with built-in cameras called an EmbryoscopeTM to create a time-lapse video showing embryo development.
This helps us assess which embryos are strongest and most likely to implant successfully.
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Step 3 - Identifying the best embryos
The best one or two embryo(s) are chosen to ensure the highest chance of success.
Any other healthy embryos can be frozen for future use.
Step 4 - Embryo transfer
Using a thin tube that is passed through your vagina, the blastocysts are then transferred into the womb to develop.
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