Treatment Journey > Pregnancy Outcome

The time between embryo transfer and pregnancy testing can be most stressful. Suddenly, there is no further need to attend the clinic and all the injections have been completed. Some patients describe a feeling of being ‘in limbo’, and most find that the days seem to drag on forever. There is no formal contact with the clinic staff at this stage, but please feel free to call and speak to a Nurse Coordinator if you have any questions, or simply for reassurance. Odd twinges and little aches and pains can suddenly take on a greater significance. A calming and friendly voice at the other end of the phone can be comforting.

Two weeks after egg collection, you can perform a urine pregnancy test at home with a kit obtained from your local chemist. Please contact the Clinic with the result of your pregnancy test so that we can advise you accordingly.

If your pregnancy test is positive, an ultrasound scan can be performed 4-5 weeks after egg collection. The scan is to confirm the viability of the fetus and to ensure that the pregnancy is located correctly within the uterus.