Esther Eleboh: 1 of the Most Mind-Blowing Things I’ve Witnessed in the IVF Laboratory…
Esther Eleboh, Reproductive Health Nurse (Head of Nursing Department) at Viva Fertility Clinic, shared on LinkedIn:
“One of the most mind-blowing things I’ve witnessed in the IVF laboratory…
An embryo was successfully generated and frozen. Later, the couple decided to proceed with PGT-A (aneuploidy screening).
But there was a challenge: the embryos had already been cryopreserved.
So what happened?
The embryos were thawed, biopsied for PGT-A, and then vitrified again while awaiting the genetic results.
When the appropriate embryo was eventually selected for transfer, it was thawed once more. And remarkably, the embryo recovered and re-expanded very well, making it suitable for FET.
Think about that:
Freeze – Thaw – Biopsy – Refreeze – Thaw – Transfer
This is possible with modern vitrification technology, but it is certainly not something to take for granted.
Behind every apparently simple embryo transfer is a combination of:
- Skilled embryology
- Excellent vitrification and warming techniques
- Careful biopsy technique
- Appropriate laboratory protocols
- And, importantly, a competent embryo capable of tolerating the process.
This case reminded me again that embryology is not just about creating embryos—it is about preserving their potential at every stage.
A successful FET begins long before the embryo reaches the uterus.
Sometimes, the real magic happens in the embryology laboratory.
Have you encountered similar cases? Let me know in the comment section.”
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