What it means

A fresh transfer is when an embryo is placed into the uterus in the same cycle it was created, without being frozen first. This means the transfer happens shortly after egg retrieval and fertilisation, usually within a few days.

When it’s used

It’s used right after the embryo develops, often at the cleavage stage or blastocyst stage. The transfer happens within the same IVF cycle, without waiting for another cycle.

Why people get confused

Some people think fresh transfer is always the “better” or more natural option. But in IVF, fresh and frozen transfers are just different approaches. One is not automatically better than the other, and the choice depends on the situation.

Think of it this way

Fresh transfer is like continuing the process without pausing. The embryo is created and then placed back into the body in one continuous flow.

What to expect

The timing is shorter compared to frozen transfer, so things move more quickly after egg retrieval. Because everything happens in one cycle, there is less waiting between steps, but outcomes can still vary just like any other transfer.