Which term describes the transfer of one or more embryos selected from a larger cohort of available embryos?

Which term describes the transfer of one or more embryos selected from a larger cohort of available embryos?

• A. Elective embryo transfer
• B. Embryo donation (for reproduction)
• C. Embryo bank
• D. Embryo fragmentation

Answer: (A)

Selecting embryos from a larger pool for transfer is described by elective embryo transfer. In IVF, several embryos may be created, and the clinician and patient choose one or more to transfer based on embryo quality, genetic testing results, and treatment goals. The term emphasizes this planned choice from the available cohort rather than transferring all embryos or using donor embryos, or dealing with fragmentation. This approach helps balance the chance of pregnancy with the goal of reducing multiple pregnancies. The other terms refer to different ideas: an embryo bank is simply a storage system for embryos; embryo donation is giving embryos to another person or couple; and embryo fragmentation is a morphological issue seen in embryos.

Selecting embryos from a larger pool for transfer is described by elective embryo transfer. In IVF, several embryos may be created, and the clinician and patient choose one or more to transfer based on embryo quality, genetic testing results, and treatment goals. The term emphasizes this planned choice from the available cohort rather than transferring all embryos or using donor embryos, or dealing with fragmentation. This approach helps balance the chance of pregnancy with the goal of reducing multiple pregnancies. The other terms refer to different ideas: an embryo bank is simply a storage system for embryos; embryo donation is giving embryos to another person or couple; and embryo fragmentation is a morphological issue seen in embryos.