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difficulty, then we will plan how to overcome it, either by dilating the cervix or using a special transfer catheter. That way, when we get to the real embryo transfer, we will be ready, and your transfer will be easy.

      3  Q3 What will happen if my embryo transfer turns out to be difficult on the day of the treatment? A3. We will try using different catheters or techniques to make it easy, but if we couldn’t, we will freeze the embryos and then work out a plan to overcome the tight cervix (which may involve dilating it or using special catheters) and then do the embryo transfer on a later date. Studies have shown that the pregnancy rate from frozen embryos is as good as fresh embryos. Our aim is to give you the highest pregnancy rate through an easy transfer, and if that could not be done on the planned date, then it is better to freeze the embryos.

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