How are 4 IVF treatment cycles counted?
We only count an IVF cycle if it is completed. We define this as an egg retrieval was performed and at least one egg was obtained. Cancelled cycles because of poor response to medications or egg retrievals that do not result in any eggs obtained would not be counted. A frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycle is not counted as one of the 4 IVF cycles. Any embryos that are viable and in excess of the number transferred to the uterus will be cryopreserved and used for a frozen-thawed embryo transfer prior to starting another “fresh” IVF cycle. All frozen-thawed embryo transfers of cryopreserved embryos that occur in between IVF cycles (see below) are part of the IVF Success or Refund Program, but only IVF cycles with successful egg retrievals are counted to determine 4 IVF attempts. Are there additional tests required for couples prior to participating in the IVF success Or refund program? No. The screening tests are all the same. No additional testing is necessary. Is the treatment any diffe
