A failed transfer takes place when the implantation of the embryo fails. When the source does not implant, the woman's body sheds the egg and the endometrium. Unfortunately, this is a real possibility in IVF, and it can be challenging for women, especially when it's the first embryo transfer. We can guarantee that at Unica, we are here to support you even through the most difficult times.
A failed transfer can be caused by the sperm and/or embryo quality. The doctor will usually test the sperm and embryo quality before the transfer. Still, even if all medical factors are fine, it does not necessarily mean you will get pregnant immediately. Unfortunately, genetic factors play a significant role in a pregnancy test.
Concerning sperm quality, it can largely depend on genetics because the head of the sperm contains DNA. If the DNA has some abnormalities, it is difficult for the sperm to perform fully.
The last potential reason for a failed transfer is a thin endometrium lining.
However, the causes of failed transfers remain mysterious. The good news is that a failed transfer does not mean you have no chance of getting pregnant. On the contrary, sometimes a failed transfer can indicate to the doctor what went wrong and how to prevent failed transfers in the future.
On your first failed transfer, we recommend you avoid fertility treatment because failed transfers are usually at the beginning of an IVF treatment. There is no need to panic, even though such news can be challenging to digest.
But if you experience many failed transfers, the need arises to check if everything is fine in the woman's body. This means checking if the uterine cavity is symmetrical, the quality of the mucosa, and the potential presence of polyps or some other pathology that may cause the embryo not to stay in the uterus. Another reason for the embryo not to remain in the womb is the presence of immunological and genetic causes.
As for the consequences of the treatment, patients can be prescribed different medications, genetic screening, and immunotherapy and are given the possibility to add an ICSI or undergo assisted hatching. All these techniques are available at Unica clinics, but discussing your options with an expert is always important. At Unica, we always try to find the most suitable and practical treatment for you to pursue your dream.
