In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a sophisticated set of treatments used to aid in the creation of a child or to help with fertility or to prevent genetic abnormalities.
The transfer of frozen embryos to women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been proven to result in a higher rate of live birth than the transfer of fresh embryos in those with infertility caused by polycystic ovary syndrome. It’s unclear whether frozen embryo transfer has a similar advantage in women who don’t have polycystic ovary syndrome-related infertility.
When it comes to their respective success percentages, both FET and fresh have a number of elements to consider. Your age or the age of your donors during embryo freezing, the quality of sperm used for fertilization, and your overall health during both types of transfers are all factors to consider when selecting whether to freeze your embryos or pursue a fresh transfer.
Here’s what 2019 study on fresh and frozen embryo transfer success rates found:
- Higher quality embryos are related with a 79 percent live birth rate, while high quality embryos are associated with a 64 percent live birth rate.
- Poor-quality embryos, on the other hand, are linked to a low birth rate of 28%.
- If you freeze your embryos or participate in a fresh embryo transfer before the age of 35, you have a better chance of getting higher-quality embryos.
- However, if you opt to store your embryos or participate in a fresh transfer after the age of 35, your odds of having a child are slim.
