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Fertility Glossary

Mock transfer

A practice run of the transfer without an embryo.

Treatment

A mock or trial transfer measures the depth and direction of the uterine cavity and identifies a difficult cervical passage in advance. Where a problem is found, the clinic can plan a different catheter, cervical dilation or another approach so that the real transfer goes smoothly.

Also known as: trial transfer, dummy transfer

Sources

  • 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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