Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

[Kathy]

Has anyone gone through the FET process? If so, could you let me know what to expect?

[Kathy]

Thank you, Ines. I'll see what they have to say.

God bless you.

Kathy

[Angel]

Kathy,
Hello! I don’t know if you have received any information regarding FET, but this is what I have learned about FET. FET is not as intense as a fresh cycle, meaning you do not get stimulated to produce several follicles, there is no aspiration day, as a result costing less money and time (blood draws and ultra-sounds). There are two basic types: a natural cycle and uterine-primed cycle. The first one involves no drugs and typically and ovulation kit is used to help determine ovulation. The second type involves medications such as, estrogen and progesterone supplements to help make the uterus receptive to the embryos.

In the two types of FET cycles is up to your RE as to how the slow thaw process goes. I have read that 50-70% of the embryos survive the process from frozen to non-frozen. The transfer is done depending on the maturity of the embryos and how your RE does them. The transfer is done the same way as a fresh cycle, only the RE may transfer additional embryos if available, to increase the chances of achieving pregnancy. Best of Luck!

Hope this information helps!
Take care,
Angel

[Kathy]

Thank you so much, Angel! That was a lot of good information. My husband and I are planning to do the FET process this January. I would really like to do it sooner, and may check to see if I can.

We have 8 embryo's left over from our cycle last March, 07. I believe a few are 8 cells, and the lowest is 5. I am praying to God that all goes well with that cycle. I just wasn't too sure what was involved. I know that the price is significantly lower than an IVF cycle ~ much lower.

Kathy

Angel said:

Kathy,
Hello! I don’t know if you have received any information regarding FET, but this is what I have learned about FET. FET is not as intense as a fresh cycle, meaning you do not get stimulated to produce several follicles, there is no aspiration day, as a result costing less money and time (blood draws and ultra-sounds). There are two basic types: a natural cycle and uterine-primed cycle. The first one involves no drugs and typically and ovulation kit is used to help determine ovulation. The second type involves medications such as, estrogen and progesterone supplements to help make the uterus receptive to the embryos.

In the two types of FET cycles is up to your RE as to how the slow thaw process goes. I have read that 50-70% of the embryos survive the process from frozen to non-frozen. The transfer is done depending on the maturity of the embryos and how your RE does them. The transfer is done the same way as a fresh cycle, only the RE may transfer additional embryos if available, to increase the chances of achieving pregnancy. Best of Luck!

Hope this information helps!
Take care,
Angel

[Deidre]

I am doing FET in November. I would like to know how successful FET is for other people.

[Kathy]

I am planning to start the process in November, too. I'm not too sure what to expect, but perhaps we could keep each other posted on our progress, etc. I'll be praying for you, Deidre.

~Kathy

[Sandart]

Hello Ladies,
How wonderful to have some company! I will also be having a FET in November. I will be traveling from the US to the Czech Republic where my frosties are stored.
I will be going along with my DD (she is 7 years old) and we are leaving on October the 31st to Prague where we will spend two days. We’ll be going to Brno (where the clinic is located) on the 3rd of November and the transfer should be happening (crossing my fingers) on the 4th or 5th of November.
Would love to hear what protocol you guys will be having for your FET!
Take care and God bless!
Hope

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[Kathy]

I will be praying for you as you undergo your FET. What an exciting trip! I too will be doing the procedure in January. I have an appt. with my fertility clinic in November to get the plans in order. I'm praying for a successful FET cycle for you. Please keep us posted on your trip/progress.

GOD BLESS!

~Kathy


Sandart said:

Hello Ladies,
How wonderful to have some company! I will also be having a FET in November. I will be traveling from the US to the Czech Republic where my frosties are stored.
I will be going along with my DD (she is 7 years old) and we are leaving on October the 31st to Prague where we will spend two days. We’ll be going to Brno (where the clinic is located) on the 3rd of November and the transfer should be happening (crossing my fingers) on the 4th or 5th of November.
Would love to hear what protocol you guys will be having for your FET!
Take care and God bless!
Hope

MY BLOG

[Debra Power]

hello girls,

I'm on the FET roller-coaster, I've got my first scan tomorrow morning to see if my womb lining is thick enough, then I've to wait to Wednesday morning and phone to see if my eggs have come threw OK from the deep freeze. I am a lot more stressed out this time, I don't know how id face another BFN.. but I've put my faith in gods hands and I am hoping for the best. good luck to all you lovely ladies and lets hope we get our little bundles of joy x