Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
A gentle and effective method for growing your family on your timeline.
Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) is a fertility procedure where a previously frozen embryo is carefully thawed and transferred into the uterus during a future cycle. This process is often used after IVF, allowing patients to delay pregnancy for medical, personal, or scheduling reasons while still using high-quality embryos.
FET is a safe, reliable option that offers excellent success rates, especially when the timing and uterine environment are optimized. It’s also an essential option for patients who’ve chosen preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), fertility preservation, or who are returning for a sibling journey.
What to Expect
Your fertility team will work with you to determine the best time for the embryo transfer, usually based on a natural or hormone-controlled cycle. Before the procedure, the uterine lining is monitored and prepared to ensure it is thick and receptive. When the time is right, the embryo is gently placed into the uterus using a thin catheter under ultrasound guidance, no surgery or anesthesia is required.
A gentle and effective method for growing your family on your timeline.
Step 1: Initial Consultation. Meet with your fertility specialist to review your medical history, embryo details, and the best timing for your transfer. Your care plan will be tailored to your goals and cycle type (natural or medicated).
Step 2: Uterine Lining Preparation. You’ll begin hormone medications (usually estrogen) to thicken your uterine lining. If you’re doing a natural cycle, we’ll monitor your ovulation instead.
Step 3: Monitoring and Timing. Regular ultrasounds and blood tests are performed to track your lining thickness and hormone levels. When your uterus is ready, you’ll start progesterone and schedule your embryo transfer.
Step 4: Embryo Thawing and Transfer. On transfer day, the embryo is carefully thawed and gently placed into your uterus using a soft catheter. The procedure is quick, comfortable, and doesn’t require anesthesia.
Step 5: Post-Transfer Support and Pregnancy Test. You’ll continue progesterone support for 10–14 days. A blood test is scheduled to confirm pregnancy. If successful, your care transitions smoothly to early pregnancy monitoring.
Other Fertility Services
With over 50 years of combined experience and thousands of successful fertility journeys, our expert team in the Queens is committed to helping you grow your family.
During your private consultation, we’ll take time to understand your goals, check your fertility hormone levels, and perform an ovarian ultrasound.
Whether you’re considering long-term egg freezing or just exploring your options, our experts are here to support you every step of the way.
We offer Embryo Genetic Testing (PGT), an advanced screening that checks embryos for genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities, helping to improve pregnancy health and increase the chances of a successful outcome.
Personalized service that closely tracks your ovulation and hormonal patterns to optimize the timing for conception or fertility treatments, maximizing your chances of success.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a simple, low-intervention fertility treatment where prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus during ovulation to increase the likelihood of pregnancy.
ICSI is an advanced procedure where one healthy sperm is injected directly into an egg, commonly used for male infertility or when previous fertilization attempts have been unsuccessful.
Whether you’re planning ahead with embryo freezing or just exploring your options, we’re here to guide and support you throughout the process.
A regenerative therapy that harnesses your body’s natural growth factors to restore uterine or ovarian function, supporting improved fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
We offer a caring donor egg program that provides healthy, high-quality eggs to support individuals and couples on their path to parenthood through treatments like IVF.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FET as successful as a fresh embryo transfer?
Yes. In many cases, FET success rates are equal to or even higher than fresh transfers because the body has had time to recover from ovarian stimulation. The endometrial lining can also be carefully prepared to be more receptive.
How long does the FET process take?
Will I need hormone support during FET?
Yes, many patients receive estrogen and progesterone to help prepare the uterus and support implantation. Your doctor will adjust your medications based on your cycle type, natural or medicated.
Can FET be used with embryos from a donor or previous IVF cycle?
What happens after the embryo is transferred?
You’ll continue hormone support and come in for a pregnancy test about 10–14 days later. We’ll be with you every step of the way to monitor your progress and support your journey.
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