Embryo Freezing at Op. Dr. Nezih Durmazlar Clinic

Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle (Thawed ET)

Procedure:

Step 1. Inquiry (First detailed interview with Doctor)

Contact us through our website or email. Get a free video call with Dr. Nezih Durmazlar who will discuss with you all the available options, success rates, preliminary treatment plans, and full pricing. The conversation will last according to patients' history and needs, which may last at least one hour.

Step 2. Pre-Treatment

According to the couples, past history, relevant blood tests, and diagnostic procedures will be requested and discussed with Dr. Nezih Durmazlar. Get the necessary documentation and a detailed schedule of the follow-up and treatment.

Step 3. Follow up

Get instructions for the following steps and the list of medical tests and examinations recommended. Depending on the patient's location we can make an arrangement for collaborative follow-up with the head doctor through video calls.

Step 4. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (first part)

According to the relevant schedule specifically designed for the couple treatment will be started with the first 3 days of menstruation. During menstruation in the first visit, the patient will have an ultrasound and blood work. If those results are fine, she will start taking the subcutaneous medication for 5-8 days (with transvaginal ultrasound and blood work every 2-3 days).

Step 5. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (second part)

The couple arrives in Ankara, Turkey, and stays for 8-10 days. In that period, visits the clinic 1-2 times and meets Dr. Durmazlar in person. The husband will give the sperm.

If needed eventual sperm vitrification is done. Discussion of the treatment plan. Signing consent forms and agreements. Payment. The male partner can fly back home one day after oocyte collection.

Step 6. Egg retrieval & embryo development (5 days)

IVF/ICSI. Embryo development until the blastocyst stage, and frozen with vitrification.

Step 7. Embryo transfer

Frozen embryos can be stored for years, and according to the patient's desires, the embryos can be transferred at any time, in the first days of menstruation frozen embryo transfer protocol can be started.

Frozen embryo transfer protocol. Hormone replacement therapy starts on day 2 of the next cycle, after having an ultrasound and blood work. Oral estrogens are taken for 7-10 days. Then, the second ultrasound and bloodwork confirm that the endometrium is ready. Five days before the embryo transfer, the patient starts with progesterone (vaginal or intramuscular). The female partner arrives at the clinic for the frozen embryo transfer. The female partner flies back home.

Step 8. Pregnancy result

On day 9 after the embryo transfer, the patient has an HCG test.