Patients often ask about the difference between fresh embryo transfer and FET. While both approaches aim to achieve pregnancy, they differ in timing and clinical planning.
Fresh transfer involves placing embryos into the uterus during the same cycle as egg retrieval. FET, on the other hand, separates embryo creation and transfer into different cycles.
Potential considerations when choosing FET include:
The choice between fresh transfer and FET is based on medical suitability rather than a universal preference.
ICSI treatment in Turkey follows the same scientific principles as elsewhere and is performed as part of an IVF cycle. The steps are integrated into the overall IVF process.
The FET process begins with a medical consultation to review prior IVF treatment, embryo status, and patient health. This consultation helps determine whether FET is appropriate and how the transfer cycle should be planned.
Medical review may include:
Assessment of previous IVF outcomes
Review of embryo development and storage
Evaluation of uterine health
Discussion of treatment timing
At drgonenc.com, FET planning is guided by specialist assessment under the care of Dr. Ali İhsan Gönenç, with emphasis on individualized evaluation and patient understanding.
Preparing the uterine lining (endometrium) is a critical part of FET. The goal is to create conditions that support embryo implantation.
Endometrial preparation may involve:
Natural cycle monitoring
Hormonal support using estrogen and progesterone
Ultrasound assessment of lining thickness
Timing adjustments based on response
The preparation protocol is selected based on patient characteristics and prior treatment history.
On the day of transfer, frozen embryos are carefully thawed in the laboratory. Not all embryos may survive the thawing process, and survival rates can vary depending on embryo quality and freezing technique.
Embryologists assess embryo viability after thawing before proceeding with transfer planning.
Embryo transfer is a short, minimally invasive procedure that does not typically require anesthesia. Using ultrasound guidance, the embryo is placed into the uterus through a thin catheter.
After transfer, patients receive guidance regarding activity, medications, and follow-up. Most patients are able to resume normal daily activities shortly after the procedure.
After embryo transfer, patients enter the waiting period before pregnancy testing. Hormonal support may continue during this phase as prescribed.
Pregnancy testing is scheduled based on the treatment plan. Follow-up consultation is provided regardless of outcome to discuss results and next steps.
For international patients, follow-up communication may continue remotely after returning home.
The cost of FET varies depending on medical needs, medication use, monitoring requirements, and whether additional procedures are involved.
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