After the embryotransfer, everypatientwants toknow - WillIgetpregnantornot ?
There are 4 factorswhich
weneedtoconsider.
Thefirstisthequality of embryo. What was the grade of the blastocystwhich
was transferred ? A photo is worth a 1000 words, and you can check the quality
by comparing it with pictures of embryos which you can find in online atlases.
Thesecondis endometrialreceptivity, as measured
by its thicknessandtexture, which
is checked on the vaginal
ultrasound scan.
The thirdistheeaseoftheembryotransfer, which is usually doneunder
ultrasound guidance,
so you can see how easily the catheter entered the uterus.
These are the 3 tangible factors which
influence embryo implantation the 3 Es
Embryo quality;
Endometrialreceptivity;
andthe
Embryo transfertechnique.
However, thereisalso an additional fourthfactor, whichis also extremelyimportant- andthatisluck.
Nowthismaynotsoundveryscientific, but becauseimplantationisabiologicalprocess, there are lotsofthingsaboutit whichwedon'tunderstandand cannotcontrol.
This is why luck continuestoplayan extremelyimportantroleinIVF, andit'soneofthethingsboth doctors and patients needtocometotermswith !
Best of luck we hope and pray
that your embryobecomesababy !
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