After an embryo transfer, the following events occur:
- Day 1 and 2 : The blastocyst hatches out of its shell and begins to try to attach itself to the uterus
- Day 3 : Implantation begins as the blastocyst moves deeper into the uterine lining
- Day 4 and 5 : Implantation continues and becomes complete. The cells that will be the placenta and fetus begin to develop
- Day 6 : The hCG hormone, which is produced by the placenta during pregnancy, starts to be produced
- Day 7 and 8 : Development continues, and more hCG is secreted into the bloodstream
- Day 9 : hCG levels may be high enough to detect pregnancy
After the embryo transfer, it can take around 9 to 14 days to detect pregnancy
. The 14 days after the transfer is considered the two-week wait, during which it's recommended that patients don't test for pregnancy
. After the embryo transfer, it is advised to limit rigorous physical activity for several days
. Some patients may experience symptoms such as light spotting or bleeding, cramping, and pelvic pain, as well as fatigue and tiredness
