Ive been told today that i have the choice to put 1 or 2 eggs in at transfer in a few months and i am trying to way up the pro's and cons of each if anyone has any advice.
I have 3 good quality eggs and 2 ok ones that have all been frozen as i was hospitalised for a week with ohss and then got drug induced liver damage 😩
Obviously 2 eggs increases the chances of pregnancy and i dont particularly want to be taking meds over and over again which i would have to do if i go for one at a time but i think i would be devostated if i put 2 in at once and it didnt work as i would only have 1 chance left with a good quality egg.
Think i preferred it when i thought i only had the option for one....im rubbish at making decisions 😬😬
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Hi I had 3 embryos ...two of them was good quality and the last one they was still watching if will catch up...so day before ET I ask few of my family members without them knowing just like that one or two ... all of them said one ...not knowing why I’m asking... so on day transfer my embryologist ask me if I want one or two ...? So I ask what qualities they r and she said very good one and she recommended to put one ...but is my decision... Well not thinking much reminding day before I said ONE .... My little princess in two days time is going to be 13 months old 😍 Is your decision Hun ...just trust your intuition and listen your heart ...but one think I know for sure ..it just take this one ....xx
You are lucky to get the option. Here in New Zealand if you are under 40 they will only transfer ONE. As they say the risk of carrying 2 babies is alot higher. But I think you should have the option it's your body. But just listen to your heart I say...and wish you lots of baby dust!! Xxx
Hey, usually the doctors do recommend that you opt for one embryo transfer. As its a bit risky with two. However, eventually, it is all up to you. As Olivia said to go with your intuition. It should be your and your husband's decision. Best of luck. You are lucky that two embryos are there. I hope everything goes perfectly fine.
Hello, we had this decision two weeks ago. I'm 35 and had the choice of one or two, both embryos had lasted the 5 days and were blastocysts but the embryologist didn't think they would both make it to the freeze. We were told in the theater room so we didn't have much time to think about it all. We deicided to put two back in. We decided we were financially sound so if the both stuck and we they got all the way we would be okay, we have family and friends to help, the thought of one of the embryos being wasted because it wouldn't be strong enough to freeze was heartbreaking and it slightly increased our chances. It's an impossible decision, I really don't like the thought of twins but after weighing everything up it was the decision we made. It's a personal choice, and there's no wrong decision Xxx
My clinic put two as standard. They believe it increases chances. Every clinic is different though. I had two and I got a BFP... with one little heartbeat on the scan on Monday. I think your biggest question should be can you cope with two if you have twins. I know there can be complications during twin pregnancy’s but my consultant was always very clear that hospitals are much better experts now. x
my husband & I are just going through the same decision making process, I must say we are extremley lucky to have our daughter via IVF but are now looking to expand our family and have the option for two unlike before, our daughter was a single first time embryo so I know one works but it’s a very difficult support, go with your gut instinct I think that’s the most important thing and know your not the only one without the answer 😊 xx
It’s a very personal choice. If you have a search on the forum you may find previous threads on this. I’m 37 and at my recent frozen transfer, was given the option of one or two. The success rate for two is not significantly higher than for one if you are under 38 (you can look on HFEA website) and twin pregnancies do have increased risks to maternal health. Do you have a twin centre near you? I opted for one- we have some more on ice. I am now 9 weeks pregnant but if this cycle had failed, I probably would have gone for two next time. Ultimately, only you can decide but if you go for two, be prepared for a twin pregnancy. Our embryologist told us that even with a single transfer there is a 1%chance of identical twins. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Hi I was given this option too. However I only had two embryos and they told me neither were of great quality. I talked it through with my husband and we decided to put both back. I too, was scared about the thought of coping with twins but thought it was worth a try and we would cope. I am now 17 weeks with one little baby. So for me it was definitely worth putting the two back in. I had got used to the thought of having twins so it was a little sad that one hadn’t made it. But still over the moon with one. Good luck and just make the decision that right for you xx
I’ve had two lots of embryo transfers - both times put 2 back in, both times failed. I can’t help wondering what if something was wrong with me or my uterus that caused failure in which case it was a waste of using 2 each time and one would have been better. However given the chance again I would still go for 2 as I’m getting older and they said it is more down to the egg quality than anything else. I’ve got a single embryo transfer coming up and only been given 12% odds with this one as it’s a single. Good luck xxxx
I put two back and had boy girl twins at 24 weeks. We lost my son and my daughter spent five months in hospital and has lifelong issues. Whilst in nicu we saw lots and lots of premature twins. Delivery is very often premature with twins and the risks are far far higher. Also newer research suggests that you may not have more chance of getting pregnant putting two back rather than one in many situations. Just a warning. Obviously many twins do reach near term and are healthy but the risks are very very real and after all I went through to get my son him being taken away like that seems extra cruel. Not trying to frighten you- just being honest that I wish we had Just put back one xx
After 6 cycles i finally had success when I put in 2 embryos and one precious baby boy is growing in my belly now 🙏🏼 (The other one vanished and was just an empty sac before it disappeared). Totally up to you, if you’re happy to have twins go fo it but more likely only 1 will implant which will be amazing 🙏🏼 Xxx
3rd 3 put in -and got 1 heart beat 37 weeks today.
We had treTment abroad but they believe the more put in the better chance of getting Bfp. I’m glad we did 3 as if less I may not be pregnant right now. X
Hi louboo I’ve had the same issue I had a failed ivf last month and I had one 3day egg TF back and 4. 5day ones put in the freezer I was devastated it never worked. Me and my husband have decided we are having 2 put back this time as last time we never had the chance for 2 only 1 on 3day fresh ivf good luck with your choice Hun xx
Just to reinterate an earlier point someone made - the chance of success isn’t doubled from putting two embryos back. I was told for my age (35) success rate was 30% and adding a second embryo only took it up to 35%. If they’re already frozen they are stable for now so there’s no rush. You then have another 30% chance with another embryo if you need it. Just my two cents!
Ahhhh i dunno i hate this haha! I think im swaying towards just having 1 put in first time and if that fails maybe 2 for the second and 3rd go....hopefully it wont get to that though 😬
Thing is i would never ever put myself through stims again after how poorly i have been so these five lil eggies are all ive got...no pressure haha!
Thanks for sharing all your ecperiences and advice, much apreciated!
We had 1 fresh transfer with 1 which resulted in a BFN. A Fet with 1 which resulted in a BFN. A further FET with our 2 remaining this resulted in a BFP with 1 of the little fighters. I'm really glad that we have done it this way as there were so many different factors that came into play. The BFN was through a natural FET and definitely the easiest process. It's such a personal choice but I'm wishing you so much luck xx
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