IVF embryo transfer: everything nobody told you (by a top fertility nurse and two IVF patients)

What does it feel like to have an embryo transfer? Is natural better than medicated? And what should I be doing and not doing to increase the chances of implantation?

Issy sits down again with award-winning fertility nurse Fran Steyn and IVF patient and podcaster Annabel Gammack, who featured on past episode, What to expect from IVF.

Together, they unpack everything that happens between egg collection and embryo transfer – from choosing the right transfer for you right up to what actually happens on transfer day.

This isn’t a medical protocol guide. It’s the honest, human insight you don’t always get from your clinic: the physical side effects, emotional rollercoaster, practical realities, and TMI moments nobody warns you about.

Expect expert advice, lived experience, and reassurance that whether you're preparing for your first embryo transfer or your fifth, you're not alone.

We’ll be answering the questions…

💭 What’s the difference between a fresh and frozen embryo transfer (FET)?

💭 Should I choose a medicated or natural embryo transfer cycle?

💭 What medications will I take before my IVF transfer?

💭 How can I prepare, physically and emotionally, for transfer day?

💭 What actually happens during an embryo transfer – and does it hurt?

💭 Do things like embryo glue, beetroot juice or bed rest actually improve implantation?

💭 Should I rest after embryo transfer, or carry on as normal?

If you're preparing for an embryo transfer or supporting someone through fertility treatment, this conversation is for you.

Links and resources:

🎙️ Past episode, What to expect from IVF

Links and resources:

📱 Annabel's Instagram: ⁠@annabelgammack ⁠

📱 Fran's Instagram: ⁠@fransteynrn ⁠

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