Optimize Your IVF Success
While Minimizing Risk

At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas, we believe that the goal of IVF is not just pregnancy — but a healthy, full-term baby and a safe experience for the mother.

For many patients, especially those using genetically tested embryos (PGT-A) or under the age of 37, Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET) offers the best chance of achieving this outcome.

Our personalized approach to eSET combines cutting-edge reproductive technology with careful patient selection to maximize your chances of a successful singleton pregnancy.

UNDERSTANDING eSET

Single Embryo Transfer: A Smarter Choice for Your Family

Elective Single Embryo Transfer offers the best of both worlds:

Doctor explaining eSET benefits to patient

What Is eSET?

Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET) is the practice of transferring one high-quality embryo during an IVF cycle, rather than multiple embryos. The goal is to maintain excellent success rates while reducing the chance of a multiple pregnancy, which can pose risks for both mother and baby.

eSET is often recommended when:

The embryo has been genetically tested (PGT-A)
The patient has a strong prognosis
High-quality blastocysts are available
The patient is under 35 years old
It's the first or second IVF attempt

Benefits of eSET

eSET offers significant advantages for both mother and baby:

Lower Risk of Multiples - Dramatically reduces the chance of twins or higher-order multiples
Healthier Pregnancy Outcomes - Lower rates of preterm labor, gestational diabetes, and cesarean delivery
Improved Neonatal Outcomes - Higher birth weights, fewer NICU admissions
Preserves Embryos - Other high-quality embryos can be frozen for future use
No Compromise on Success - With strong embryos and proper lab conditions, eSET maintains high pregnancy rates

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), single embryo transfer (eSET) using PGT-A-tested embryos results in comparable live birth rates to double embryo transfer, but with a significantly lower risk of multiple pregnancies. Read the full SART review →

ELECTIVE SINGLE EMBRYO TRANSFER

eSET at AFCT

Young woman discussing eSET options with fertility specialist

Who Should Consider eSET?

Women under age 40
Patients using PGT-A-tested embryos
First or second IVF cycles with high-quality embryos
Those with a normal uterus and no history of implantation failure
Patients who want to reduce health risks while preserving future fertility

Dr. Michael Allon and the AFCT IVF team in state-of-the-art laboratory

Why AFCT Recommends eSET

Our IVF team led by Dr. Michael Allon and supported by Omni Med Laboratory, prioritizes both success rates and maternal health.

eSET aligns with our mission to provide:

Personalized care tailored to your unique medical history
Better outcomes for both parent and baby
Ethical excellence in embryo use and cryopreservation
State-of-the-art lab preserving future family-building options

eSET is not recommended in all situations. At AFCT, we individualize this decision based on your history, age, embryo quality, and goals. Our state-of-the-art lab allows us to identify and freeze top-quality embryos, preserving future family-building options without compromising current outcomes.

Your Next Step Toward Pregnancy

Embryo transfer is one of the most meaningful steps of your IVF journey, bringing you closer to growing your family. At AFCT, we carefully select and transfer the healthiest embryos at the optimal time for implantation.

Already have frozen embryos from another clinic? We can coordinate safe transfer and storage of your embryos and perform your embryo transfer cycle at AFCT.

Schedule Your Embryo Transfer Consultation Today Call (713) 467-4488 to schedule your private consultation.