How Long Can Embryo Be Frozen?

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2014

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Question : Hello Doctor,

My TB PCR report is negative & culturing will come after 45 days. What would you suggest? Go ahead with my embryo transfer?
Another question was: How long can the embryo be frozen?

Please advice.

Thanks & regards,
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I am happy that TBPCR is negative. You are almost out of danger.

Probably culture report also will be negative.

Embryos can safely be stored for 5 years. Dont worry about it.

I prefer to wait till culture report and then go for Embryo transfer.

Till then try to be physically active and exercise regularly.

Get ultrasound scan done on 14th day of cycle to check how is endometrial thickness in cycles before embryo transfer.

Let me know if you have any more questions. .

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
IVF and infertility Specialist

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