June 15, 2026
I’m an Embryologist and This Is How AI Is Changing Fertility Treatment
AI is entering fertility clinics to assess sperm, rank embryos, and personalize IVF protocols. Here's what it actually does and where things stand today.
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A quiet, quick step. Go in calm and know what comes next.
Private by design, and general guidance to help you make the most of your visit. Not a substitute for medical advice.
An embryo transfer is a short, gentle procedure that places an embryo into your uterus, often guided by ultrasound. It is usually painless and needs no sedation. Knowing the steps and what follows helps the two-week wait feel a little steadier. Here is what to prepare, what to ask, and how to follow up.
Confirm the date and time, whether the transfer is fresh or frozen, and whether you should arrive with a full bladder, since it is often needed for the ultrasound. Follow any medication instructions, such as progesterone support, exactly.
Ask whether one or more embryos are being transferred and what that means for you. Plan a calm rest of the day, and write down your questions about the two-week wait.
The transfer takes only a few minutes, is usually painless, and often uses ultrasound to guide it, so you may be allowed to see the screen. You will rest briefly afterward, and then go home. Confirm your medications and test date before you leave.
Take notes as the doctor talks, record the meeting (with their permission!) in myStoria, or add a quick voice note to myStoria as soon as possible afterward so that you are not relying on memory alone.
Before you leave the clinic, ask for copies of anything from the visit, like lab results, assessments, or referrals, and upload them to myStoria to keep your history complete. (If you aren't able to get copies, connect with Concierge and we can help you source them!)
You can usually return to gentle normal activity, with light cramping or spotting being common. Keep taking any prescribed medication exactly, and note the date for your pregnancy test, resisting the urge to test early.
If the test is positive, your provider will guide you on early pregnancy care. If it is negative, book a follow-up to talk through next steps. Contact your clinic for heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever.
myStoria keeps your medication schedule, test date, and questions in one private place, so the two-week wait is easier to manage and nothing gets missed. Everything stays with you between visits, so each step builds on the last. When you want to talk something through, you can schedule a video consult in advance with a member of our team, several of whom are nurses.
This page offers general information to help you prepare for and follow up on your embryo transfer. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep taking prescribed medication as directed, and if you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, or fever, contact your clinic. myStoria video consults are scheduled in advance.
