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Fertility Glossary

Embryo transfer

Placing an embryo into the uterus.

A short procedure, usually without anesthesia, in which a thin catheter passes the embryo into the uterine cavity under ultrasound guidance.

Related terms

Single embryo transfer (SET)

Transferring one embryo at a time to avoid the risks of twin pregnancy.

Frozen embryo transfer (FET)

Transfer of an embryo that was frozen in an earlier cycle.

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