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Frozen Embryo Transfer is for those who have previously undertaken a cycle of IVF or IVF + ICSI. Speak with an advisor and we’ll figure out if it’s right for you.
For those who have previously undertaken a cycle of IVF or IVF + ICSI, your remaining embryos may have been frozen for later transfer. FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) is the process of thawing and using these embryos in a new treatment cycle, without going through all the steps of IVF or IVF + ICSI.
As the embryos will have already been created during IVF and frozen, FET means that initial ovarian stimulation is not needed. There are two ways that embryos may be replaced, depending on your age and fertility history. In every case, Apricity’s expert consultants will decide which treatment is right for you, whether embryo transfer during a natural cycle, or in a cycle with hormone supplements.
Due to advances in freezing techniques, success rates when using frozen embryos are just as high as when fresh embryos are used. Embryos can be stored for up to ten years, and successful FET treatments are not dependent on the length of time they have been frozen.
Surplus embryos
Egg donor recipients
Planned embryo freeze
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All inclusive pricing and as much at-home care as possible.
All-inclusive pricing means that the quoted price covers everything, including medications, monitoring, procedures, and any other necessary services.
You won't get any surprises or hidden costs later on. With other clinics, you may not include certain expenses upfront, so you could end up paying more than you expected.
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Everything included, from appointments to medication
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This package includes all of the medical necessities that you will need for a frozen embryo transfer.
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What's included:
Differently from all other fertility clinics, we have included the fees associated with the below medications in our treatment packages;
Down regulation and Ovarian Stimulation-
Buserelin, Suprecur
Decapeptyl, Prostap, Synarel/Nafarelin (Nasal Spray)
Fyremadel and Cetrotide injections
Norethisterone, Contraceptive pill
Oestrogen pill and Oestrogen patches
GonalF, Bemfola, Menopur, Meriofert
Gonasi, Ovitrelle
Luteal support-
Progesterone pessaries and tablets (Cyclogest and Utrogestan)
Oestrogen tablets or patches
Your Apricity Clinician will always select the best treatment protocol for you to maximise your chances. Your treatment protocol will determine which medication you are advised to take. You will not necessarily be required to take all of the medication that is included in your treatment package and you may be advised to take medication that is not included in your treatment package.
What’s not included
The HFEA considers that there isn't enough evidence to support the efficacy of some "add-on" treatments such as time-lapse imaging or PGS, which is why we do not include them in our standard pricing packages. We also do not include non-routine tests such as Natural Killer Cells or DNA fragmentation, although if required we would be happy to arrange them for you at additional cost.
In some cases, your consultant may prescribe additional medications on an individual basis to address specific concerns, for example, preventing blood clotting.
Some of these may not be included in your treatment package and would therefore be subject to additional charges.
Pergoveris
Clexane and Aspirin
Trental
Steroids (eg prednisolone)
Thyroxine
Progesterone Injections (eg lubion or IM injections)
In some cases, the eggs or embryos will require a 3 month quarantine before being available for treatment. A repeat screening test is required at the end of this quarantine period for the egg donor. This repeat test is an additional charge.
Cancellations and refunds
If cycle is abandoned after day 10 scan and before Embryo Transfer refund due = £1500.
If cycle is abandoned after starting progesterone support medication refund due = £500.
CONSULTATIONS: If cancelled or rescheduled with more than 48 hours notice before your scheduled appointment, you will not be charged. If cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged in full for the consultation.
We are committed to providing a fertility journey based around your needs and preferences. Explore our additional services, which you can add to enhance your package upfront or any stage of your treatment.
Service | Blood TestsAt home with a nurse | Egg, Sperm & Embryo StoragePer year, additional storage |
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Cost | +£222 | +£360 |
The embryo transfer will take place during your usual ovulation window. This is typically between day 17-21 of your cycle.
The whole embryo transfer process takes 2-3 weeks. This dates from the transfer of the embryo to the uterus, to the date at which it is determined whether implantation has been successful. Learn more about frozen embryo transfer timelines.
Embryo transfer does not usually hurt, although it may be uncomfortable. The level of discomfort can be compared to a smear test. If you are concerned about the pain from frozen embryo transfer, please speak to your doctor ahead of the procedure.
If successful, you may experience early pregnancy symptoms in around two weeks. This includes fatigue, discharge, headaches, spotting, cramping, sore breasts, bloating and nausea.
Generally, around 9 out of 10 embryos will survive the freezing and thawing process. Very rarely, no embryos survive. Sometimes, the embryos that survive lose a cell or two. As long as 50% of the original cells survive the thawing, the chances of success will not be significantly affected.
We will speak to you before and after the embryo transfer, and the embryology team will always be available to advise on the embryo quality which is about to be transferred.
Initially, fresh embryos were thought to have better success rates than frozen embryos. However, improvements in embryo freezing techniques have helped frozen embryo transfer success rates increase year after year, making them very similar to success rates with fresh cycles. According to the HFEA, “patients can now be reassured that freezing their embryos gives them as much chance of success as having fresh cycles.”
Research around the storage periods is ongoing, but it is not thought that the amount of time that an embryo is in storage affects success. Embryos are stored at around -200°C temperatures and once frozen, do not change.
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