Day 3 vs Day 5 transfer

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pinkbeachbunnie

Day 3 vs Day 5 transfer

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Hello - what are the criteria that go into choosing which day to perform an ET? I would think that getting an embryo back sooner vs later (and getting them out of the medium and into a human would be the better option) so I'm wondering what Day 5 is chosen sometimes. Thank you.
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Re: Day 3 vs Day 5 transfer

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Hi:

Day 5 transfer is usually selected when there is a choice to be made between embryos allowing us to transfer fewer embryos and yet be assured that we are transferring the best. That maximizes the chance of success and reduced the chance of a multiple pregnancy.

Good quality embryos usually do well in "the medium." Poorer quality embryos can do better if transferred earlier. So if there are few embryos or poor quality we are usually transfering Day 2 or 3.

Good luck.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California
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