When a transfer does not achieve the expected result
A transfer may not result in a pregnancy, or the pregnancy may stop afterward. These are different situations. Before repeating or adding procedures, it is advisable to review what happened and explain what would change in the next plan.
When a transfer does not achieve the expected result
- First, clarify what happened
- What to review with the team
- Not everything requires a new intervention
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Receiving a negative result or experiencing a loss can be painful. It does not imply that the gestational mother or the parents did anything wrong.
First, clarify what happened
A negative test, a detected pregnancy that does not continue, and a loss confirmed by ultrasound are not the same. Ask for an explanation of the result and the available data before discussing the next attempt.
What to review with the team
- What is known and what cannot be determined.
- What embryos are still available.
- If there are reasons to adjust the plan or request studies.
- What benefit and limitation each proposed change has.
- When it would be reasonable to decide again.
Not everything requires a new intervention
A negative result does not automatically justify a battery of additional tests or treatments. You can ask what indication each proposal has and what evidence supports its usefulness in your situation.
You can take time to process the news and review the budget. Psychological support may also include the gestational mother, depending on her needs and the agreements of the process.
