Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET)

Compassionate, Personalized Support to Help You Build Your Family

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.

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 a clinical decision made collaboratively between patient and provider — and is often recommended when the embryo has been genetically tested (PGT-A) or comes from a patient with a strong prognosis.

Benefits of eSET

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

Who Should Consider eSET?

Elective Single Embryo Transfer is often ideal for:

  • 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

eSET is not recommended in all situations. At AFCT, we individualize this decision based on your history, age, embryo quality, and goals.

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, data-informed care
  • Safe outcomes for both parent and baby
  • Ethical embryo use and cryopreservation strategy


Our state-of-the-art lab allows us to identify and freeze top-quality embryos, preserving future family-building options without compromising current outcomes.

eSET Success Rates at AFCT

We have seen exceptional success rates using eSET protocols, especially with PGT-A-tested embryos. Our lab’s advanced technologies — including ICSI, time-lapse monitoring, and vitrification — support high-quality embryo development and transfer precision.

For detailed success rate statistics, contact our team or schedule a consultation

Scientific Research

Luteinizing hormone–independent rise of progesterone as the physiological trigger of the ovulatory gonadotropins surge in the human

Fertility and Sterility
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Recipient outcomes in an oocyte donation programme: should very young donors be excluded?

RBMO Oocyte Donation Programme
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