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Frozen Embryo Transfer is for those who have previously undertaken a cycle of IVF or IVF + ICSI. Speak with an advisor and we’ll figure out if it’s right for you.
For those who have previously undertaken a cycle of IVF or IVF + ICSI, your remaining embryos may have been frozen for later transfer. FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) is the process of thawing and using these embryos in a new treatment cycle, without going through all the steps of IVF or IVF + ICSI.
As the embryos will have already been created during IVF and frozen, FET means that initial ovarian stimulation is not needed. There are two ways that embryos may be replaced, depending on your age and fertility history. In every case, Apricity’s expert consultants will decide which treatment is right for you, whether embryo transfer during a natural cycle, or in a cycle with hormone supplements.
Due to advances in freezing techniques, success rates when using frozen embryos are just as high as when fresh embryos are used. Embryos can be stored for up to ten years, and successful FET treatments are not dependent on the length of time they have been frozen.
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All inclusive pricing and as much at-home care as possible.
Fixed Treatment Cycle Cost
One fixed price covers the essential aspects of your treatment cycle, including consultations, blood tests, ultrasounds, and personalised support from our dedicated team. This structure keeps your initial costs predictable and transparent.
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We know that every individual responds differently to treatment, so we design a medication protocol based on your specific diagnostic results and health profile. Rather than paying for a one-size-fits-all medication package, you’ll only pay for the exact medication you need, allowing for truly personalised treatment.
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YOUR TREATMENT: Embryo thawing, Embryology, Embryo transfer.
CONSULTATIONS: Treatment planning doctors consultation, nurse consultation, 1 supportive counselling sessions with an independent counsellor, follow up consultations.
MONITORING: All follicle tracking and endometrial thickness ultrasound scans and hormone monitoring blood tests as required throughout your cycle. Pregnancy blood test and early pregnancy ultrasound scan.
REGULATORY FEES: All HFEA fees
ADMINISTRATION: All administration and documentation relating to your care and record keeping for 30 years as per HFEA code of practice.
BESPOKE JOURNEY: Virtual Consultations for your convenience. Flexible blood tests and ultrasound scans at a choice of our 160+ regional facilities (Multiple locations possible based on local availability). Extended hours support. Option for some blood tests to take place at home.
DEDICATED ADVISOR: Fertility Advisor available 7 days a week on extended hours to support you with any queries or questions throughout your journey.
COMPANION APP: Access to Apricity's in-house App to give you control and enable you to keep track of your treatment. Including medication information and reminders, appointment schedule, personalised guidance about your treatment, live chat with Apricity advisor team.
Apricity aims to provide an all-inclusive and transparent upfront agreement. Our packages are designed to include all the required consultations, scans, blood tests, procedures and fees associated with a typical treatment cycle. However there may be less common tests or treatment additions that will be discussed with you if recommended or required.
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What's included:
YOUR TREATMENT: Embryo thawing, Embryology, Embryo transfer.
CONSULTATIONS: Treatment planning doctors consultation, nurse consultation, 1 supportive counselling sessions with an independent counsellor, follow up consultations.
MONITORING: All follicle tracking and endometrial thickness ultrasound scans and hormone monitoring blood tests as required throughout your cycle. Pregnancy blood test and early pregnancy ultrasound scan.
REGULATORY FEES: All HFEA fees
ADMINISTRATION: All administration and documentation relating to your care and record keeping for 30 years as per HFEA code of practice.
BESPOKE JOURNEY: Virtual Consultations for your convenience. Flexible blood tests and ultrasound scans at a choice of our 160+ regional facilities (Multiple locations possible based on local availability). Extended hours support. Option for some blood tests to take place at home.
DEDICATED ADVISOR: Fertility Advisor available 7 days a week on extended hours to support you with any queries or questions throughout your journey.
COMPANION APP: Access to Apricity's in-house App to give you control and enable you to keep track of your treatment. Including medication information and reminders, appointment schedule, personalised guidance about your treatment, live chat with Apricity advisor team.
Apricity aims to provide an all-inclusive and transparent upfront agreement. Our packages are designed to include all the required consultations, scans, blood tests, procedures and fees associated with a typical treatment cycle. However there may be less common tests or treatment additions that will be discussed with you if recommended or required.
What’s not included
- Repeat treatment screening
- Repeat pre-treatment diagnostics
The following are not considered included in a typical cycle, however may be required or recommended for your own personal situation or at your treating clinic:
- Donor Sperm, external clinic charges, and associated implications counselling
- Time-lapse imaging
- Endometrial Scratching
- Saline Scans and HyCoSy
- Hysteroscopy
- Non-routine tests including but not exclusive to Natural Killer Cells, DNA Fragmentation, PGT-A, Zika Testing
- Storage of embryos
- Medication charged separately
We are committed to providing a fertility journey based around your needs and preferences. Explore our additional services, which you can add to enhance your package upfront or any stage of your treatment.
Service | Cost |
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Blood TestsAt home with a nurse | +£222 |
Egg, Sperm & Embryo StoragePer year, additional storage | +£360 |
The embryo transfer will take place during your usual ovulation window. This is typically between day 17-21 of your cycle.
The whole embryo transfer process takes 2-3 weeks. This dates from the transfer of the embryo to the uterus, to the date at which it is determined whether implantation has been successful. Learn more about frozen embryo transfer timelines.
Embryo transfer does not usually hurt, although it may be uncomfortable. The level of discomfort can be compared to a smear test. If you are concerned about the pain from frozen embryo transfer, please speak to your doctor ahead of the procedure.
If successful, you may experience early pregnancy symptoms in around two weeks. This includes fatigue, discharge, headaches, spotting, cramping, sore breasts, bloating and nausea.
Generally, around 9 out of 10 embryos will survive the freezing and thawing process. Very rarely, no embryos survive. Sometimes, the embryos that survive lose a cell or two. As long as 50% of the original cells survive the thawing, the chances of success will not be significantly affected.
We will speak to you before and after the embryo transfer, and the embryology team will always be available to advise on the embryo quality which is about to be transferred.
Initially, fresh embryos were thought to have better success rates than frozen embryos. However, improvements in embryo freezing techniques have helped frozen embryo transfer success rates increase year after year, making them very similar to success rates with fresh cycles. According to the HFEA, “patients can now be reassured that freezing their embryos gives them as much chance of success as having fresh cycles.”
Research around the storage periods is ongoing, but it is not thought that the amount of time that an embryo is in storage affects success. Embryos are stored at around -200°C temperatures and once frozen, do not change.
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My world has changed with the birth of my beautiful little girl on the 28th of December. I can’t thank the Apricity team enough, you were an incredible team at every step of the process."
Apricity have been superb in my egg freezing journey. Using the chat functionality in the app, it feels like I'm speaking with friends, and this has made the journey a lot less scary.
Apricity has been great! The staff are kind, and I really appreciated having a dedicated advisor and dedicated nurse. Being able to contact the same person when you have questions makes a world of difference.
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