The transfer procedure
The embryo (or embryos) is loaded into a thin, soft catheter and gently deposited in the upper uterine cavity under ultrasound guidance. The procedure takes minutes and requires no anaesthesia. Most patients describe it as similar to a routine smear.
Why we usually transfer one
Modern IVF favours single embryo transfer (SET) where embryo quality is good. Cumulative live birth rates from sequential single transfers equal or exceed double embryo transfer, while eliminating multiple pregnancy risk.
What to do and avoid
Resume normal activities within 24 hours. Strict bed rest is not recommended and may not improve outcomes. Continue prescribed progesterone support. Avoid heavy lifting, smoking, and unnecessary medications.
Embryo transfer technique
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guidance | Ultrasound-guided |
| Catheter | Soft and gentle |
| Number | Usually a single embryo |
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.
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.
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