Preparing for Embryo Transfer

In this episode, I’m talking about preparing for embryo transfer. I find that it’s helpful to think about embryo transfer the same way you might think about having a very special guest over for dinner.

What are you going to do if you have a very special person over? You’re going to make sure everything is absolutely perfect. When it comes to preparing for an embryo transfer, you want to take the same approach. Your metaphorical home in the house analogy is your uterus.

The devastation of doing more tests and finding out that something might be wrong that you have to fix is kind of a pain, but the devastation of going through a transfer that doesn’t work is also pretty darn awful. Because I work so hard to help families, if I can do anything to prevent someone from not experiencing the devastation of a negative embryo transfer, I’m going to do everything possible to clean up that house and make sure it’s perfect.

What I recommend is that people do 3 tests before embryo transfer to make sure your uterus is absolutely perfect prior to your embryo transfer. They are:

Hysteroscopy
Saline Infusion Sonogram
Hysterosalpingogram

Dr. Aimee shares all of her insights about how you can prepare for your Embryo Transfer.
She'll answer your questions:
What’s my embryo quality?
What are my chances for pregnancy?
What am I going to do if it doesn’t work?

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[intanwafi]

I can watch all the video over and over again.. The way Dr. Aimee explain things is fascinating... Very enjoyable.. Love her so much.. Tomorrow is my embryo transfer day (24 dec 2019).. Wish me luck.. 6 years of TTC..

[MsRia]

I just had my embryo transfer today. I am so hopeful, need prayers of all.

[vanessahernandez]

So grateful for your videos! They have helped me throughout this entire process. Transfer day is this Saturday! Feeling great about it.

[juliem]

Im glad i come across this video. I am having my 1st FET this coming monday. Dr Aimee thanks for the tips and i am following you in your podcast- i have learned so much by listening. Crossing all my fingers for my FET monday!!!

[JackieGQueen]

Having my transfer tomorrow I’m so nervous 😟 praying it sticks my last 2 embryos #crossingfingers #butimcalimingmybabies 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[racheldamasco]

This was our last chance to give our 7yo son a little brother or sister. Furthermore it’s been a long long road with 4 rounds of ivf, multiple failures. and then more recently a missed miscarriage. On the plus side – we're using donor egg now. My hcg has been strong and rising well. I had a recent test 5 days ago due to some spotting so I know the indicators are there. But I truly can’t shake the feeling that it’s all going to be ripped away from me on official beta. I’ve had three spots which caused me to panic! Tell me I’m not the only one who feels crazy like this. This path is difficult and emotional. God's blessing to everyone in this boat.

[daythebaby]

I lost the ability to have kids naturally at the age of 15 cause some freak accident, long story, but coming back at 18 and gaining back hope that i can still be this woman ive always wanted to be, not all my options are gone and its been hard feeling the same as any girl my age, alot can just pop out babies on accident so youre videos have made it apparent that i am as normal as anyone that could be here or existing, i think i love you

[priyaswetiesathia]

This july month 2018 i start my ivf treatment..so happy..after 5 month my embryo at frozen..this is my 1st ivf..so nerveous also..very usefull details about ivf..plz give me many tips for suscess my ivf...tq

[nbg]

Dr.Aimme is my favorite Dr! She’s so much fun

[synew]

You are the most detailed and open minded Dr that I have seen. I wish I could do my treatment with you if geographially allowed :(

My first ivf with 3 embryos transfers failed, even with acupuncture treatment. I will start my next ivf in another new centre after the covid lockdown is over, so literally back to square one. My menses kind of messed up after latest transfer in Feb. My previous ivf Dr asked me to take 3 rounds of 30-day contraceptive pills to adjust it back. I am almost the end of 2nd cycle of contraceptive pills. Based on my observation on previous cycle, my period flow was lesser than usual. I also read that some ppl encountered lesser egg count after treatment with contraceptive pills. I wonder if I should start 3rd cycle contraceptive pills? I couldn't visit any fertility Dr during this period due to lock down.
Appreciate your advice

[crImsngen]

I love your sense of humor and way of explaining things. Thank you for these!

[chelseymcconnell]

Hi Dr. Aimee! This is a FANTASTIC video! I am not a new patient to IVF, however, I learned a lot from this! I am curious, what is your treatment for BCL6? Thank you for all that you do!

[daythebaby]

Please be doing transers in a year or so🤞🏼 ill go to your clinic you make me feel safe and educated, currently saving up for a special 20th bday gift, ik im young but how my life has gone, id love the hell outta of a baby i could have, id have so much appreciation for that little booger, my mom had me at 21 w no regrets shes a great mom, thats all it takes

[hannahdavid]

Love watching your videos. They are full of information. I have been forwarding these to all my friends who are on the TTC journey along with me. We need more content like this online. Content that can actually help us. I hope all those who are trying are able to. Best of luck. Sending baby dust to all trying.

[HollisterChika]

Had my transfer yesterday! This is going to be a 10 days! This video helped me prep though. Thank you :)

[sengvang]

I agree with acupuncture.... just started that and I feel a whole lot better

[AnkuLIFE]

Going for IVF next week. Please pray 🙏 Feeling super emotional 😞

[SS-secu]

Hello Dr. Aimee..All your videos are wonderful and informative. I had 2 Embryo transfer failures and planning a third one, what different protocol should I follow for success,
Should I go for Endometrium scraping or ERA test or anything else, Kindly suggest.
Thank you.
God Bless you.

[YKKY]

Thank you so so much for this video! I wish my doctor was as fun and nice as you! We have what we decided to call "Harvest day" in two days and we want prolonged cultivation, so then Wednesday we would transfer our hopefully future baba, for now our little baby bean :) I am hoping it sticks and we have a heathy baby bouncing around my tummy (not really!!) soon:)

[eurocareivfcentercyprus]

Great tips before the embryo transfer procedure! In addition, here are some more tips on what to do before your transfer day:

- Get your folic acid
- Stay hydrated
- Try warming your lower abdomen before your transfer
- Avoid strenuous activities
- Try acupuncture

Here is what to do and what to avoid after your transfer:

- Avoid strenuous physical activity (such as aerobics, running, jogging, cycling on hills). Instead, do light-to-moderate activities, such as walking and cooking.
- Eat as if you’re already pregnant.
- It is recommended to avoid sexual intercourse post-transfer as it can cause uterine contractions.
- Follow the instructions of your doctor regarding the type and dosage of the medication to use in the first two weeks.
- Avoid tub baths, swimming pools or beaches to protect yourself from infections.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help regulate cell hydration (including endometrial cells).
- Explore relaxation techniques, such as yoga, meditation or Tai Chi.
- Take progesterone to prepare your uterine lining for pregnancy.
- Avoid taking a pregnancy test at home as you may get a false-negative or false-positive in the first two weeks.

Before the embryo transfer, consider having the following procedures during your IVF treatment:

- Assisted hatching to facilitate the implantation of the embryo(s).
- Embryo screening like Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities and reduce the risk of miscarriage.