Understanding the Embryo Freezing Process (Frozen Embryo Transfer – FET)

The embryo freezing process in a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle and the freezing of embryos from a fresh IVF cycle is fundamentally the same. In both cases, embryos are carefully preserved at ultra-low temperatures to maintain their viability for future use, regardless of when the embryos were originally created.

• Once your eggs are fertilized with sperm in NETCARE IVF|FERTILITY CENTRE lab, our embryology team will closely monitor the development of your embryos throughout the 5-day process. Our skilled embryologists will assess the quality of each embryo and, with your involvement, select the best quality embryos for freezing. These high-quality embryos will be placed in individual straws and protected with a special solution to ensure their safety during storage.
• To preserve the embryos, we use a cutting-edge freezing method known as Vitrification. This technique ensures optimal preservation. Dr. Emamanuel David Emmanuel, our lead Embryologist is well experienced in the advanced method of embryo freezing.
• When you’re ready to use your embryos, we’ll carefully thaw the selected embryo and, if it meets quality standards, prepare it for transfer in a straightforward procedure called Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET).