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Embryo Transfer

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Human Fertility

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 1154))

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Embryo transfer is a critical step in the overall success of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Despite its apparent simplicity, it is an integral part of the IVF cycle that can be difficult to teach and perform well. In this chapter we describe the procedure of embryo transfer and discuss various modifications that have been evaluated in an effort to improve the probability of embryo implantation including ultrasound guidance, catheter design, transfer technique, as well as enrichment of the embryo transfer media.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Greenwich Fertility and Medical Group, Tuckahoe, NY, USA

    Anate Aelion Brauer

  2. Center of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 1305 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Glenn Schattman

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  1. The Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA

    Zev Rosenwaks

  2. Dept. Developmental & Regenerative Biology, Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA

    Paul M. Wassarman

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Brauer, A.A., Schattman, G. (2014). Embryo Transfer. In: Rosenwaks, Z., Wassarman, P. (eds) Human Fertility. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1154. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0659-8_25

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