Deciding how many embryos to transfer

maria2
maria2 Senior Member Senior Member
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Hi ladies,
I'm having my egg retrieval tomorrow! I can't wait...RE thinks I'll get about 7 mature follicles...I know I'm getting a little ahead of myself, but I wanted to see how many embryos any of you transferred?! How did you make that decision?

Thanks ladies! Wish me luck!
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  • moewhit25
    moewhit25 Senior Member Senior Member
    My RE always wanted an aggressive approach based on my age 41-42, my previous cycles, response to Meds, and the general statistics of the practice. With all of the info I was provided the doc always gave me the final decision. My fresh IVF transferred 2 which ended in a chemical pregnancy. Then with the frozen transfer I said no to putting 4 back. I was comfortable with using 3 knowing I could have twins. The grading system was different from what I've seen on the forums. I think mine were good and fair day 5 blasts. It doesn't really matter because you can have success with "low grade" embryos. All up to chance.
    Good luck with everything today!!!!
    All the best
    Moe
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  • maria2
    maria2 Senior Member Senior Member
    Thanks Moe! I had 10 eggs retrieved today! I'm still a little sore, but feel actually really good! I can't wait to find out how many are actually viable. They're supposed to call me tomorrow a.m.! I'll keep you posted!
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  • Anne72
    Anne72 Senior Member Senior Member
    Wow, 10 eggs is great Maria. I'm happy that it went well. I know you will be anxious for that phone call.

    I had two transferred each time - both fresh cycles. The grades on the embryos were better the second time. I really wanted 3 transferred the second time but the doctor and my mom both convinced that 2 was enough - and it was!

    Praying for you and good results and a successful 5 day transfer!
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  • maria2
    maria2 Senior Member Senior Member
    Thanks Anne! The embryologist called me today and said that out of the 10, 8 were mature and out of those....6 were "fertilized normally." It's weird, she thought that I should have transfer on day 3...I asked about day 5, but she didn't think I should risk it. Does that sound odd? I ask, since we have the same RE! =)

    I also asked about the grades and she didn't say it....thought that was a bit odd...I'll ask again on Wednesday (when I am going to have the embryo transfer).
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  • Anne72
    Anne72 Senior Member Senior Member
    maria2 wrote: »
    Thanks Anne! The embryologist called me today and said that out of the 10, 8 were mature and out of those....6 were "fertilized normally." It's weird, she thought that I should have transfer on day 3...I asked about day 5, but she didn't think I should risk it. Does that sound odd? I ask, since we have the same RE! =)

    I also asked about the grades and she didn't say it....thought that was a bit odd...I'll ask again on Wednesday (when I am going to have the embryo transfer).

    I would go ahead and call the doctor if you have questions. I thought they would do day 5 if you had more than 4-5 embryos
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