Embryo Transfer

"Embryo Transfer" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The transfer of mammalian embryos from an in vivo or in vitro environment to a suitable host to improve pregnancy or gestational outcome in human or animal. In human fertility treatment programs, preimplantation embryos ranging from the 4-cell stage to the blastocyst stage are transferred to the uterine cavity between 3-5 days after FERTILIZATION IN VITRO.

Descriptor ID	D004624
MeSH Number(s)	E02.875.800.500 E05.820.800.500
Concept/Terms	Embryo Transfer Embryo Transfer Embryo Transfers Transfer, Embryo Transfers, Embryo Blastocyst Transfer Blastocyst Transfer Tubal Embryo Transfer Tubal Embryo Transfer Tubal Embryo Stage Transfer

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Embryo Transfer".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Reproductive Techniques [E02.875]
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted [E02.875.800]
Embryo Transfer [E02.875.800.500]
Investigative Techniques [E05]
Reproductive Techniques [E05.820]
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted [E05.820.800]
Embryo Transfer [E05.820.800.500]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Embryo Transfer".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Embryo Transfer".

Embryo Transfer
Single Embryo Transfer

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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Embryo Transfer" by people in this website by year, and whether "Embryo Transfer" was a major or minor topic of these publications.

Bar chart showing 164 publications over 29 distinct years, with a maximum of 11 publications in 2016 and 2017

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	3	2	5
1997	2	0	2
1998	7	3	10
1999	1	5	6
2000	2	0	2
2001	0	2	2
2003	2	0	2
2004	1	1	2
2005	6	1	7
2006	2	6	8
2007	1	0	1
2008	3	1	4
2009	4	2	6
2010	4	0	4
2011	2	3	5
2012	4	3	7
2013	7	3	10
2014	7	2	9
2015	6	4	10
2016	3	8	11
2017	6	5	11
2018	3	4	7
2019	3	2	5
2020	6	4	10
2021	3	2	5
2022	0	2	2
2023	1	7	8
2024	1	1	2
2025	1	0	1

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Klimczak AM, Osman E, Esbert M, Yildirim RM, Whitehead C, Herlihy NS, Hanson BM, Roberts LM, Seli E, Scott RT. A randomized controlled trial comparing embryo vitrification with slush nitrogen to liquid nitrogen in women undergoing frozen embryo transfer: embryology and clinical outcomes. Hum Reprod. 2025 03 01; 40(3):426-433.

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Le KN, Maguire M, Puchalt NG, Lidon L, S?nchez-Mart?nez A, Franasiak J, Osman E. Parental balanced translocation carriers do not have decreased usable blastulation rates or live birth rates compared with infertile controls. Fertil Steril. 2025 May; 123(5):865-872.

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Pirtea P, Toner JP, Scott RT, de Ziegler D. Let's not abandon programmed frozen embryo transfers yet: a countercurrent perspective. Reprod Biomed Online. 2024 11; 49(5):104365.

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Cimadomo D, Rienzi L, Conforti A, Forman E, Canosa S, Innocenti F, Poli M, Hynes J, Gemmell L, Vaiarelli A, Alviggi C, Ubaldi FM, Capalbo A. Opening the black box: why do euploid blastocysts fail to implant? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update. 2023 09 05; 29(5):570-633.

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Palomar A, Gonzalez-Martin R, Qui?onero A, Pellicer N, Fernandez-Saavedra R, Rucandio I, Fernandez-Martinez R, Conde-Vilda E, Quejido AJ, Zuckerman C, Whitehead C, Scott RT, Dominguez F. Bioaccumulation of Non-Essential Trace Elements Detected in Women's Follicular Fluid, Urine, and Plasma Is Associated with Poor Reproductive Outcomes following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer: A Pilot Study. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Aug 24; 24(17).

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Mathyk B, Schwartz A, DeCherney A, Ata B. A critical appraisal of studies on endometrial thickness and embryo transfer outcome. Reprod Biomed Online. 2023 10; 47(4):103259.

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Gonzalez-Martin R, Palomar A, Qui?onero A, Pellicer N, Fernandez-Saavedra R, Conde-Vilda E, Quejido AJ, Whitehead C, Scott RT, Dominguez F. The Impact of Essential Trace Elements on Ovarian Response and Reproductive Outcomes following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Jun 30; 24(13).

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Gonzalez-Martin R, Palomar A, Qui?onero A, Pellicer N, Zuckerman C, Whitehead C, Scott RT, Dominguez F. Phytoestrogens Present in Follicular Fluid and Urine Are Positively Associated with IVF Outcomes following Single Euploid Embryo Transfer. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Jun 29; 24(13).

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Go KJ, Hudson C. Deep technology for the optimization of cryostorage. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2023 Aug; 40(8):1829-1834.

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Pirtea P, Cedars MI, Devine K, Ata B, Franasiak J, Racowsky C, Toner J, Scott RT, de Ziegler D, Barnhart KT. Recurrent implantation failure: reality or a statistical mirage?: Consensus statement from the July 1, 2022 Lugano Workshop on recurrent implantation failure. Fertil Steril. 2023 07; 120(1):45-59.

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