Blastocyst Culture and Transfer is a process where embryos are cultured in the lab for up to five or six days until they reach the blastocyst stage, allowing for the selection of the most viable embryos for transfer, potentially increasing the chances of implantation and pregnancy.

Traditional embryo transfers are typically performed on day 2 or 3 after fertilization when the embryos are at the cleavage stage. Blastocyst transfer occurs on day 5 or 6, allowing embryos to develop further, which can improve selection for transfer and increase success rates.

Candidates include individuals with multiple good quality embryos on day 2 or 3, those with previous unsuccessful IVF cycles, or couples wishing to reduce the risk of multiples while maintaining high success rates.

Blastocyst transfer often has higher implantation and pregnancy rates compared to transfers at earlier stages. Success rates can vary based on factors like maternal age and embryo quality. Gunasheela's team will provide personalized success rate estimates.

Benefits include higher implantation rates, the potential for fewer embryos to be transferred reducing the risk of multiple pregnancies, and improved selection of the most viable embryos.

The primary risk is having fewer embryos available for transfer, as not all embryos may develop into blastocysts. The team at Gunasheela closely monitors development to optimize outcomes.

Embryologists select blastocysts based on specific criteria, including cell number, symmetry, and degree of expansion. Gunasheela uses advanced assessment techniques to choose the best embryo(s) for transfer.

While any embryo transfer has the potential for multiples, the precise selection involved in blastocyst transfer can allow for successful pregnancies with a single embryo transfer (SET), reducing the likelihood of multiples.

Surplus quality blastocysts can be cryopreserved (frozen) for future use, providing additional opportunities for pregnancy without undergoing another full IVF cycle.

Preparation involves standard IVF procedures for egg retrieval and fertilization, followed by close monitoring of embryo development, with specific adjustments to the uterine lining preparation to optimize implantation chances.

Costs may vary based on the overall treatment plan and any additional technologies used. Gunasheela offers transparent pricing and financial counseling to help with planning and decision-making.

Gunasheela provides comprehensive support, including counseling, nutritional advice, and stress management resources, ensuring patients feel supported emotionally and physically throughout their journey.