GHOST! Arrested embryo transferred?!

[mrsEshaw]

Hi Ghost,

I had an embryo transfer 3 weeks ago and didn't get pregnant. I had a followup w/my RE on Friday and I asked her what the quality of the embryo was. She told me that it was "arrested". I'm confused, I thought "arrested" meant "dead."

What do you think about this? What was the point in transferring an arrested embryo?

Thanks for your time!!

[Ghost]

Hi Ghost,

I had an embryo transfer 3 weeks ago and didn't get pregnant. I had a followup w/my RE on Friday and I asked her what the quality of the embryo was. She told me that it was "arrested". I'm confused, I thought "arrested" meant "dead."

What do you think about this? What was the point in transferring an arrested embryo?

Thanks for your time!!

In my clinic, arrested means it stopped developing but the cells are typically not dead. We never transfer an arrested embryo.

[mrsEshaw]

Thanks Ghost,

I think it's criminal what the RE did. What ever happened to informed consent??

NOTE: Never refer patients to Brigham and Women's IVF clinic in Boston!