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Fertility Glossary

Single embryo transfer

Transferring one embryo at a time to avoid twin pregnancy.

Treatment

Single embryo transfer is standard Australian practice. Twin pregnancy carries substantially higher risks of preterm birth and complications for both parent and babies, and freezing surplus embryos preserves cumulative chances across later transfers.

Sources

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.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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