Day 3 vs. Day 5 Embryo Transfers: What Patients Need to Know

In this episode of The Egg Factor, CHR’s Medical Director, Dr. Norbert Gleicher, unpacks one of the most commonly debated topics in IVF: Day 3 vs. Day 5 embryo transfers. Should embryos be transferred earlier or later—and what does the latest science actually say about success rates, implantation potential, and long-term outcomes?Dr. Gleicher challenges prevailing assumptions in fertility care, discusses CHR’s individualized approach, and explains why extending embryos to blastocyst stage may not always be the best strategy—especially for patients with low ovarian reserve.Whether you're early in your IVF journey or revisiting your treatment plan, this episode offers evidence-based insight you won’t hear everywhere else.Thank you for tuning in to The Egg Factor, brought to you by the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) in New York City. For more insights and expert fertility care, visit us at www.centerforhumanreprod.com, follow us on Instagram @CHRNewYork, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.#TheEggFactor #EmbryoTransfer #IVFScience #Day3vsDay5 #CHRVoice #FertilityPodcast #WomensHealth #PersonalizedMedicine #AdvancedReproductiveAge #IVFSupport