Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

If you’re looking to grow your family without undergoing another IVF egg retrieval, consider a frozen embryo transfer (FET) treatment offered at Elite IVF Solutions in Weston, Florida. The team performs frozen embryo transfers, allowing individuals or couples to use previously frozen embryos for pregnancy. By transferring thawed embryos into the uterus, FET provides a flexible, less invasive option. Call or book an appointment online today to learn more.

What is frozen embryo transfer (FET)?

Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a fertility treatment in which a previously frozen embryo, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), is thawed and placed into a woman’s uterus. FET allows individuals or couples to use embryos stored from an earlier IVF cycle, providing another opportunity for pregnancy without undergoing a new egg retrieval process.

This process offers flexibility, allowing you to plan the timing of pregnancy based on your family goals and life circumstances.

How does FET work?

FET involves several important steps. First, the team will review your medical history, prior IVF cycles, and the quality of your frozen embryos to create a personalized treatment plan. Together, you’ll determine whether a natural cycle (which tracks your body’s own ovulation) or a medicated cycle (using estrogen and progesterone to prepare the uterus) is best for you.

During this preparation phase, your progress is carefully monitored. Ultrasounds check the thickness of the uterine lining, while blood tests measure key hormone levels to ensure your body is ready for implantation.

On the day of the procedure, the embryo is carefully thawed in the lab and assessed to confirm that it has survived the freezing process. Your provider then gently inserts a thin, flexible catheter into your uterus, using ultrasound guidance to ensure the embryo's accurate placement.

The procedure is typically quick, painless, and similar to a routine gynecological exam. While you may feel mild cramping, anesthesia is rarely needed. After the transfer, your provider usually recommends a brief rest period at the clinic and advises you to avoid strenuous activity or intercourse in the days following. Hormonal support, usually with progesterone, is continued to maintain the uterine lining and encourage implantation.

When will I know if the FET procedure is successful?

About 9–12 days after the embryo transfer, the team will schedule a blood test (beta hCG) to check for pregnancy. If the test is positive, you’ll continue hormonal support, and follow-up bloodwork will monitor that the pregnancy is progressing normally. Typically, an ultrasound is performed two to three weeks later to visualize and confirm the pregnancy.

Learn more about FET today by calling the office for an appointment or booking online anytime, day or night.

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