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Can IVF embryos be frozen?

February 24, 2020

Good-quality IVF embryos may be frozen with very acceptable results. Pregnancy rates from frozen IVF embryos in Trans Ova recipients have averaged 45-50%. If clients would like to freeze IVF embryos, Trans Ova will be very selective on the quality of embryos that are frozen. Embryos that do not qualify for freezing should be transferred fresh or discarded.

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How often can oocytes be collected?

February 24, 2020

Oocytes can be collected every other week as long as the attending veterinarian believes this is best for the donor. This fact makes it possible to create a significant number of pregnancies in a given period of time.

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Do donor females have to be stimulated?

February 24, 2020

No, Trans Ova offers a variety of protocols to set up donors for an IVF procedure. Clients work one on one with Trans Ova Client Service Representatives to find the most suitable protocol for their donor.

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How will IVF embryos be frozen?

February 24, 2020

IVF embryos will be frozen with one of two methods: 10% glycerol or direct-thaw. Our data indicates that clients can expect very similar results with both freezing methods. Clients should visit with their client service representative about embryo freezing options before the work is performed.

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What donor females are candidates for the IVF program?

February 24, 2020

While reproductively sound donors are most likely to achieve success in IVF, we have worked with donors with a variety of reproductive conditions, including those unable to achieve success in conventional ET. Donors that tend to make unfertilized or degenerate embryos are a common type with which we have had success. Many clients also appreciate the ability to create embryos from pregnant donors and younger heifers with IVF.

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