Fertility Glossary

Embryo transfer

Placing an embryo into the uterus through a fine catheter.

Usually quick and performed without anaesthetic. Single embryo transfer is advised where the prognosis is good, because twin and triplet pregnancies carry substantially higher risks for mother and babies.

Related terms

IVF (in vitro fertilisation)

Eggs are retrieved and fertilised in a laboratory, then an embryo is transferred.

Two-week wait

The period between transfer or ovulation and a reliable pregnancy test.

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