Embryo transfer

An embryo transfer (ET) is the final stage of an IVF cycle, when the selected embryo is transferred to the patient's uterus. The process is painless and is usually performed under ultrasound guidance. An embryo transfer is the transfer of an embryo into the uterine cavity. The transfer is painless and takes about 5 minutes; it is performed while the patient is fully conscious. A thin catheter is used to transfer the embryo, and the entire process is guided by ultrasound.