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The frozen embryo transfer works in almost the same way as the fresh embryo transfer. The only difference being that the embryos which have been created and frozen need to be thawed before use.
Many cycles of IVF/ICSI will result in the freezing of embryos. There are a number of different reasons for this. In modern fertility treatment the freezing of all of the embryos is becoming more common. If you have embryos frozen, we will plan a frozen embryo transfer when you wish to become pregnant.
Under the care of your fertility doctor, you will be given oral or injectable fertility medications to stimulate your body to thicken the lining of your uterus.
The development of the uterine lining will be measured by trans-vaginal ultrasound scans. Once the desired thickness is reached, the embryo transfer will be scheduled.
The final preparation for the embryo transfer involves the use of progesterone to prepare the uterus for being a receptive environment to an embryo.
The frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a simple theatre procedure that does not usually require anaesthesia.
The embryos are placed back into the uterus by the doctor by way of a small catheter inserted through the cervix. The fluid containing the embryo(s) is pushed through the cervix and into the uterus.
The correct positioning of the embryo(s) is confirmed by abdominal ultrasound, so you are required to have a full bladder for the procedure.
Under the care of your fertility doctor, you will be given oral or injectable fertility medications to stimulate your body to thicken the lining of your uterus.
The development of the uterine lining will be measured by trans-vaginal ultrasound scans. Once the desired thickness is reached, the embryo transfer will be scheduled.
The final preparation for the embryo transfer involves the use of progesterone to prepare the uterus for being a receptive environment to an embryo.
The frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a simple theatre procedure that does not usually require anaesthesia.
The embryos are placed back into the uterus by the doctor by way of a small catheter inserted through the cervix. The fluid containing the embryo(s) is pushed through the cervix and into the uterus.
The correct positioning of the embryo(s) is confirmed by abdominal ultrasound, so you are required to have a full bladder for the procedure.
No, this isn’t a service we provide. If we believe you would benefit from this service, our team will refer you on.
The longest time a human embryo has been stored is around 30 years, but once embryos have been frozen, they can be stored indefinitely. Having your embryos frozen gives you many opportunities to grow your family in the future.
Any patient, no matter the amount of time between embryo freezing and thawing, can expect nearly the same potential for success as they experienced with the fresh IVF cycle that the frozen embryos came from. In some cases, an FET cycle can result in a higher success rate than those of a fresh cycle because of the opportunity to optimize the lining of the uterus before implantation.
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From the very start when we reached out for some advice to today holding our baby girl, the staff at Therapie have been amazing! Whether it was after our 1st, 2nd or even 3rd cycle, through the good times n not so good times there was always someone at the end of the phone or email to talk things through with you. The first appt answered so many questions we had and from there on really helped us understand the whole progress more. Couldn't recommend them enough and have done to many of my friends and work colleagues.
Big thanks from Ariana and ofcourse from happy Mama and Daddy for great experience to all staff members of fertility clinic carrickmines from reception up to top !!!
We cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional care we received from everyone at Therapie Fertility. We first visited for fertility testing and chose to continue our journey with them through IUI and eventually IVF. Every appointment was met with a warm, friendly welcome, and over time we got to know all the nurses and Dr. Kennedy so well. Communication through the patient portal was clear and convenient, which made the process even smoother. We were incredibly fortunate to achieve success and now have a beautiful baby boy. We’ve already recommended Therapie Fertility to friends on similar journeys. Thank you so much for everything!
My experience at Therapie has been nothing but positive! All the doctors and nurses were absolutely amazing. I started my fertility journey with therapie February 2024 as a solo mother by choice and I couldn’t have chosen a better clinic to start my journey. Lisa the nurse in Galway was nothing but outstanding throughout my time with her. Her professionalism and kindness towards her patients and the communication via the portal always gave me reassurance on any questions I had throughout the whole process. I now have my beautiful baby boy and forever grateful for all at therapie for helping to make my dream come true of becoming a mammy to my beautiful baby boy who I welcomed the beginning of October 2025 🩵
Thérapie Fertility has been a place of genuine care and compassion from the very beginning. The team consistently offered thoughtful support, always taking the time to listen and understand our needs. Every appointment felt personal, never rushed, and centred on what was best for us not just medically, but emotionally too. Their honesty and transparency stood out explaining each step clearly, never giving false promises, but always giving us grounded, realistic hope. We always felt informed, supported, and reassured throughout the entire process. Thanks to their expertise and heartfelt approach, we now have two beautiful children something we once only dreamed of. We are deeply grateful for the way they cared for us, shared our sadness and our joy!
Me and my partner have nothing but good things to say about therapie fertility, from the minute we stepped inside it was nothing but calm, comfort and endless knowledge from the doctors and nurses! We were made feel very comfortable and we left that first free consultation with so much confidence, in less than a year from the first meeting we fell pregnant and now have a beautiful baby boy now! We can’t thank you enough!!
I want to thank everyone in Thérapie for my wonderful experience from start to finish. Last year on the 27th of August I walked into their Dundalk clinic and spoke with Amy, she answered every question I had and I left with such hope, knowing I didn’t need to look anywhere else, this clinic was for me. Everyone at every stage of this journey I’m so grateful for. This year on the 27th of August I welcomed my beautiful daughter into the world, as a single mother by choice, after suffering heartbreaking losses long the way. I couldn’t have done it without Thérapie and the team. I would happily recommend them to anyone needing assistance on their fertility journey.
