No. Only the healthiest and most developmentally competent embryos successfully reach the blastocyst stage by Day 5 or 6. This natural selection process is one of the key advantages of extended culture. If no embryo reaches the blastocyst stage, the cycle may not proceed to transfer and your fertility team at Galwa Care Hospital will review all factors and recommend an optimized approach for the next attempt.

Usually one, and in some cases two, depending on the patient's age, blastocyst quality, and the clinical recommendation of the specialist. Single blastocyst transfer is increasingly preferred to minimize multiple pregnancy risk. Any high-quality blastocysts not transferred in the fresh cycle can be vitrified and stored for future frozen embryo transfer cycles.

Not always. Blastocyst culture is most appropriate when a sufficient number of embryos are available for extended culture. In cycles where very few embryos are developing, earlier transfer on Day 3 may be recommended to avoid the risk of losing all embryos if none reach the blastocyst stage. Your specialist at Galwa Care Hospital will assess your specific situation and recommend the most clinically appropriate approach.

The blastocyst transfer procedure itself is completely painless and requires no anesthesia. A thin, flexible catheter is used to gently place the blastocyst into the uterus in a matter of minutes. A blood-based beta-hCG pregnancy test is then conducted 10 to 14 days after the transfer to confirm whether successful implantation has occurred.