If you are considering embryo adoption, it helps to know what the treatment actually involves before you start. A frozen embryo transfer is a short, gentle process, not surgery. For the wider picture, see our embryo adoption FAQ and how it compares to other options. Here is what to expect, step by step, so there are no surprises.
Before you start: consultation and tests
Your first visit is a conversation. We go through your history, any earlier treatment, and what you are hoping for. A few basic tests check that your uterus and general health are ready for a pregnancy. This is also when we answer your questions and, together, decide whether embryo adoption is the right path for you. Nothing is rushed.
Weeks one to three: preparing the lining
The single most important thing for success is a receptive uterine lining, so we prepare it carefully. Over about two to three weeks you take hormone tablets that thicken the lining of your uterus, and we check it with one or two short scans. Most people carry on with normal daily life through this stage. There is no egg collection and no anaesthesia, because the embryos already exist and are waiting, frozen, in the laboratory.
Transfer day: a few quiet minutes
When your lining is ready, we thaw the donated embryos and place them gently into your uterus using a fine, soft catheter. It takes only a few minutes, feels much like a routine internal examination, and needs no anaesthesia. You rest for a short while and then go home the same day. Many people are back to their usual routine the next morning.
The two-week wait
After the transfer you continue your medicines and wait about two weeks before a pregnancy blood test. This wait is the hardest part for most couples, and that is completely normal. We are only a message away if you feel anxious or have questions. We ask you to avoid testing too early at home, because a result taken too soon can be misleading and upsetting.
What affects your chances
In our clinic the pregnancy rate is about 45 percent per cycle when we transfer four frozen and thawed embryos. Three things matter most: the quality of the embryos, which is often high because they came from a couple who had already had a baby from the same batch; how well your uterine lining responds to the hormones; and your own general and reproductive health. No clinic can promise a pregnancy in one cycle, and it is fair to expect that more than one attempt is sometimes needed.
If the first cycle does not work
If the test is negative, we do not simply repeat the same steps. We sit down with you, look at what happened, and adjust the plan before the next transfer. Many couples who succeed do so on a later cycle. If the test is positive, we guide you into early pregnancy care and stay with you through those first weeks.
Ready to talk it through?
Every couple’s timeline is a little different, and the clearest next step is a short, honest conversation about yours. Take our one-minute self-check, message us on WhatsApp, or call +91 98674 41589.
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