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Fertility Glossary

Embryo selection

Deciding which embryo to transfer first.

Embryology

Selection combines developmental stage, grading, growth timing and, where used, genetic testing results. The aim is to transfer the embryo most likely to result in a healthy single pregnancy first, freezing the rest. No method identifies the right embryo with certainty.

Also known as: choosing an embryo

Planning tools

Sources

  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (eshre.eu)
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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