Archive for tag 'Twins'. Page 1 of 1

  • 29th
    Sep
    2010

    Single embryo transfer - What does it mean for me?

    Your questions answered….all about single embryo transfer:

    I’m about to go through IVF, and I’ve read something about single embryo transfer. What does this mean?

    Single embryo transfer (SET) is when only one embryo is transferred for your IVF cycle, instead of two or three.

    Won’t this mean my chances of pregnancy are reduced?

    No. SET is considered only when you have a good prognosis of getting pregnant. By that, for example, we mean that you’re within a certai...

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  • 22nd
    Sep
    2010

    'Twin Boom' strengthens case for single embryo transfer

    Retail giant Tesco has been in the media boasting about the increase in sales of their twin buggies. Store bosses say demand for double pushchairs have soared by 90 per cent since 2007...

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  • 30th
    Mar
    2010

    Do new HFEA rules mean an end to IVF twins and triplets?

    The HFEA is aiming to reduce the number of multiple births following IVF with a new set of rules which come into force next month (April). Under new guidelines, clinics – whether private or NHS – will now be asked to help reduce the chance of having twins and triplets by only transferring one embryo per cycle...

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