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Fertility Glossary

Freeze-all cycle

An IVF cycle in which all suitable embryos are frozen and none transferred fresh.

IVF & treatment

Freeze-all may be recommended to lower OHSS risk, when the lining is not suitable, or while awaiting genetic testing results. Routine elective freeze-all for everyone is listed by the HFEA as an add-on — see that entry.

Also known as: freeze all, freeze-only cycle, segmented IVF

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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