Single Embryo Transfer in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)

Single embryo transfer is a type of in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique in which a single, healthy embryo is implanted in the uterus, rather than the multiple embryos implanted in traditional IVF procedures. Single embryo transfer (also called elective single embryo transfer, or e-SET) has increased in popularity in recent years, and in healthy, eligible patients, the pregnancy rates for those choosing single embryo transfer are equivalent to the rtes of those opting for multiple embryo transfer. In addition to decreasing the risk of multiple births, the technique also decreases the health risks associated with carrying multiple fetuses to term, including serious health risks to both the mother and the fetuses.

The technique for single embryo transfer is like any other IVF procedure: after undergoing a course of medication to stimulate egg production, the eggs are harvested in an outpatient procedure and combined in a laboratory setting with sperm from the male donor. Once these eggs are fertilized, a single embryo is implanted in the uterus during a simple outpatient procedure which is often performed under light sedation. Additional fertilized embryos may be frozen for future IVF attempts.

While advances in IVF techniques in recent years have increased the likelihood of pregnancies in single embryo transfer recipients, research indicates the best candidates for the procedure are women who are under 37 years of age, who are capable of producing healthy, viable eggs, and who have not undergone three or more failed IVF procedures. If you’re considering IVF, your clinician will be able to help you decide if single embryo transfer is an option you should consider.

About Carolinas Medical Center -Women's Institute

A Charlotte fertility clinic is simple to find in Carolina’s Medical Center- Women’s Institute. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the center is operated by five extremely well qualified and skilled physicians. Dr. Wallace Nunley, Jr., M.D., Dr. Paul Marshburn, M.D., Dr. Bradley S. Hurst, M.D., Dr. Michelle Matthews, M.D., and Dr. Rebecca Usadi, M.D. work together to offer their patients the very best in fertility and infertility care. Each of the center’s physicians are board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, making the facility a trustworthy stop for anybody in need of diagnosis, treatment and care regarding reproductive conditions. The physicians use only the most advanced and highly effective treatments to help their patients in reaching their goals of childbirth and reproductive health. This allows the patients and doctors to go into a procedure with confidence that the treatment will be as effective as possible. The Charlotte fertility clinic offers patients great care and respect during the entire process. The expert staff of physicians and specially trained technicians and nurses operates an efficient operation that results in a high rate of success for patients looking for treatment in acquiring or ensuring their reproductive health. Consultation and diagnosis are available to best determine the appropriate course of action required. Egg donation, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, tubal reversal, in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination and preimplantation genetic diagnosis are some of the services performed and offered by this Charlotte fertility clinic.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Carolinas Medical Center -Women's Institute

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Causes Of Infertility

Egg Donation

Embryo Grading

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Infertility Treatments

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

IntraUterine Insemination (IUI)

Male Infertility Treatment

Nutritional Counseling

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Single Embryo Transfer

Tubal Reversal