You can expect to have the following pretesting ordered by your physician if you are 45 years old or younger:
a. Uterine Cavity Evaluation- sonohysterogram or hysteroscopy with mock embryo transfer (to be completed Cycle Day 6-10 of Menses)
b. State Mandated Infectious Disease Panel for you AND your partner, if applicable.
c. Any additional testing the physician requests
6. Once your pretesting is completed, you will determine cycle dates with your nurse coordinator. Your nurse coordinator will also order your medications.
7. You will be on medications for about 35 days before your embryo transfer. You will have 2- 3 monitoring ultrasounds completed before your embryo transfer. The ultrasounds are spaced apart 1-2 weeks. These appointments ensure your uterine lining is ready for transfer.
8. The embryo transfer will take place at HRC Fertility. Most physicians require 2 days of bed rest following the embryo transfer.* If you live outside of Southern California, you can expect to be in California for a total of 4 days.
9. Your first blood bHCG level will be drawn 10-12 days after transfer.
Please note this is a brief description of the overall process in order to provide you with a better understanding of what to expect!