Embryo Transfer

The transfer of mammalian embryos from an in vivo or in vitro environment to a suitable host to improve pregnancy or gestational outcome in human or animal. In human fertility treatment programs, preimplantation embryos ranging from the 4-cell stage to the blastocyst stage are transferred to the uterine cavity between 3-5 days after FERTILIZATION IN VITRO.

Year introduced: 1980

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Tree Number(s): E02.875.800.500, E05.820.800.500

MeSH Unique ID: D004624

Entry Terms:

• Embryo Transfers
• Transfer, Embryo
• Transfers, Embryo
• Tubal Embryo Transfer
• Tubal Embryo Stage Transfer
• Blastocyst Transfer

Previous Indexing:

• Blastocyst/transplantation (1974-1979)
• Embryo/transplantation (1966-1979)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Reproductive Techniques
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Embryo Transfer
Single Embryo Transfer

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Reproductive Techniques
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Embryo Transfer
Single Embryo Transfer