Endometrial receptivity matters
Fresh IVF cycles can produce supraphysiological hormone levels that may impair endometrial receptivity. FET allows transfer into a more receptive endometrium – either natural or hormonally prepared.
Natural vs medicated FET
Natural cycle FET uses the patient’s own ovulation as the trigger. Suitable for regular cyclic patients.
Medicated cycle FET uses oestrogen and progesterone to prepare the endometrium. More predictable timing, suitable for most patients.
Pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes
FET has equivalent or better live birth rates than fresh transfer in many populations. OHSS risk is eliminated. Neonatal outcomes are favourable, with slightly higher birth weights than fresh transfers.
Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cycle type | Natural or medicated |
| Timing | Led by the uterine lining |
| Benefit | Lower OHSS, more flexible |
Our IVF practice follows international reproductive-medicine standards.
Frequently asked
Dr Patel leads fertility care at Balaji Horizon, integrating reproductive surgery and IVF into a single plan — ethical, evidence-based and individualised, with realistic expectations and no overpromising of success.
Individualised IVF and fertility planning with honest, evidence-based counselling — and realistic expectations from the very first consultation.
Frozen embryo transfer — why it is often the better choice
In a frozen embryo transfer (FET), embryos created earlier are thawed and transferred in a later cycle. Modern vitrification has made FET so reliable that for many women it is now preferred over a fresh transfer rather than a fallback.
Why we may recommend freezing first
Transferring into a uterus that has just been through ovarian stimulation is not always ideal. A FET lets the lining recover and be prepared in a calmer cycle, and it sharply reduces the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome — an important safety advantage, especially for high responders and women with PCOS.
Natural vs medicated preparation
The lining can be prepared either by tracking your natural cycle or with hormone support. We choose based on whether your cycles are regular, convenience, and your history — there is no single right answer, and we explain the trade-offs.
What to expect
Success from a good-quality thawed blastocyst is at least comparable to fresh transfer in most situations. We give you realistic, individualised figures rather than a single headline number.
Dr. Priyadatt Patel
Senior Gynecologist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · IVF and Endometriosis Programme Lead
MS OBGyn · Pregnancy Care · Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound · Fertility Preservation
ESHRE / ESGE / AAGL / ASRM guideline-aligned practice. 3D Karl Storz precision technique. Fertility-preservation-first philosophy. Evidence-based decisions, honest counselling, long-term outcomes orientation.
Science City Road, Ahmedabad 380060
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Naranpura, Ahmedabad
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