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Common Misconceptions
Things people often get wrong about IVF and the embryology laboratory. Tap any card to see what the evidence actually shows.
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Common Misconception
The embryologist decides which embryo will be transferred.
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The Truth
Grading is a tool, not a verdict. Embryologists assess morphology and development rate, then share that information transparently. Transfer decisions are clinical and personal — they always involve the physician and, most importantly, you.
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Common Misconception
A higher-grade embryo always leads to a successful pregnancy.
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The Truth
Morphological grading correlates with implantation rates at the population level — but it is not a guarantee for any individual transfer. Many healthy pregnancies come from embryos that were not top-grade, and some high-grade embryos do not implant.
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Common Misconception
IVF babies are different from naturally conceived babies.
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The Truth
The process of fertilisation happens in the lab, but from the moment of implantation onward, the pregnancy proceeds identically. Decades of follow-up data show no meaningful difference in health outcomes between IVF-conceived and naturally conceived children.
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Common Misconception
The more embryos transferred, the higher the chance of success.
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The Truth
Modern IVF has moved decisively toward elective single embryo transfer (eSET). Evidence consistently shows that cumulative success rates — counting frozen transfers — are comparable to double transfer, while maternal and neonatal risks are substantially lower.
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