One of the most frequent doubts among patients who resort to assisted reproduction techniques and, in particular, those who are going to undergo an embryo transfer is how to decide the number of embryos.
For this, in addition to considering the patient's preference, it is essential to evaluate several factors such as, for example, endometrial receptivity, whether there are uterine malformations, whether the embryos come from donated or own eggs, or the oocyte quality.
Read the full article on: Embryo transfer: How many embryos should be transferred in IVF? ( 37).
By Aitziber Domingo Bilbao B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Gorka Barrenetxea Ziarrusta M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Guillermo Quea Campos M.D. (gynecologist), Laura García de Miguel M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Manuel Fernández M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Mark P. Trolice M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.E. (reproductive endocrinologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 01/29/2025
