Single Embryo Transfer

Single embryo transfer is a fertility treatment in which a single embryo is transferred to a patient’s uterus in a single procedure. It is used to reduce the risk of high-order multiple pregnancies (triplets or more), a common risk in traditional IVF treatments. This procedure is of particular importance for women over the age of 35 because of the increased likelihood of multiple births. Single embryo transfer has been shown to increase pregnancy and live birth rates in women of all ages while reducing the risk of medical complications associated with high order multiple pregnancies. Additionally, it can reduce the cost of fertility treatments by limiting the number of embryo transfers needed. It is an important part of the fertility treatment landscape and should be considered for use when appropriate.