The practice of transferring two embryos into the woman's womb during IVF is standard in the UK, in order to increase the chances of a woman having at least one successful pregnancy. However, it is well known that because of this, the instance

transfer, compared to 1 in 16 when using a frozen embryo, a Finnish study revealed.Women who use frozen embryos were also less likely to deliver a baby with a low birth weight.It’s unclear why frozen embryos could be a better choice than fresh embryos

the target for multiple births from 15% to 10%. This target will come into effect in October and must be met by every IVF clinic to reduce risks to mum and baby.At the moment up to two embryos can be transferred into a woman’s uterus, except in the case

and thawing process may cause genetic changes that encourage bigger babies.The Danish study compared 910 babies born from embryos that had been frozen, stored and thawed with 9,603 babies born after fresh embryo transfer and 4,656 naturally conceived little

hatching creates a small hole in the zona pellucida (the membrane surrounding the egg cell). The embryo can then hatch out through the hole. This procedure is carried out by an embryologist just before the embryo transfer.Assisted hatching is a procedure

at home. 'Relax for IVF'The CD focuses on the critical time around embryo transfer and gives the listener information and tips on positive visualisation and relaxation techniques. West says, “Women often go through such a hard time during fertility

specialists were transferring too many embryos after IVF.”Since then, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has worked to stop three embryo transfers for women under 40. This has lead to a decrease in the number of triplets. The HFEA is now

to increase the chance of a successful cycle for older women, while the risk of a multiple pregnancy is lower than for younger women.“Our findings provide some support for the transfer of two embryos in women older than 40 years, because the risks of pre

to monitor embryos round the clock over a period of 5 days, until they transfer the embryo for implantation. IVF patients who have a baby with the help of the Embryoscope can, if they wish, obtain a video of the moment of fertilisation. The Embryoscope has

) decided some time ago, to undergo a major review on how embryos were implanted.The HFEA's Multiple births and single embryo transfer reviewWith the aim of reducing the number of multiple births which come about as a result of IVF treatment (whilst ensuring