Embryos produced in an in vitro fertilization cycle may be cryopreserved for future use. These embryos may be transferred in a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle. Patients wishing to use their cryopreserved embryos should contact the clinic to activate their name on the frozen embryo transfer wait-list and make a follow up appointment with their clinic physician for review prior to proceeding with treatment.

There has been some recent evidence supporting the use of assisted hatching to improve success rates when cryopreserved reproductive tissue is used due to the associated changes in the zona pellucida. As the freezing or vitrification process hardens the shell (zona) it is recommended to proceed with assisted hatching to help facilitate hatching and implantation of the embryo. Consult with your physician with questions regarding the use of laser assisted hatching during your FET cycle.

For patients requesting FET following pregnancy, a minimum of two normal menstrual cycles after completion of breastfeeding is recommended.

It is important to have a recent ultrasound, and hysterosalpingogram (HSG) or sonohysterogram (SHG) in order to ensure a normal uterine cavity to maximize pregnancy rates.

Consent forms must be completed with acceptance of a treatment cycle.  Consents will be sent out using our consenting platform EngagedMD when treatment is offered.  You will be able to DocuSign and your forms will be electronically returned to RFP.