Icsi sperm fragmentation

[Aqua17]

Hi

So I'm final scan before ec weds. 3rd ivf having had missed mc my 1st. This time we are trying icsi . Was unexplained infertility byt recent comet test shows sperm fragmentation. Has anyone else tried icsi for this reason? Wondering how it assists as we have always had good fertilisation rates it's by day 3 our embroyos not developed properly & not reached blastocyst day 5 only morula ( although 1st round must done after we transfered at day 5 to get 2 implant dispute mc). Also trying AOA calcium. Got everything crossed just hope haven't over stim & lost egg quality as some follicles were already at 14mm 3 days ago n got till weds for ec. Anyway any help appreciated

[Suzy86]

Hey Aqua, I haven’t for any advice for you but you sound like you have a similar situation to me. We have had several failed transfers and have recently found out my husband has fragmentation. Our fertilisation rates have been good too and we got 8 blasts to day 5 last time, 5 of which were top grade and frozen but so far none of them have implanted. The doctor still thinks it’s highly likely this could still be due to fragmentation. With the new information regarding my husbands results we are also doing ICSI this time. So I’m sorry I can’t help but just wanted you to know there is someone in a similar situation. Xx

[Aqua17 in reply to Suzy86]

Thanks Suzy. It's good to share & know if not alone in this. Wish you best luck with your upcoming icsi round too xx

[Canadawaterchick in reply to Suzy86]

Hi Hon, is he on a high anti oxidant diet? Are you taking any supps to prevent the fragmentation? This prep will really help and you’ll see success with implantation for sure xx

[Canadawaterchick]

ICSI really helps with picking the best spent for reaching 5 day blasto’s! If you do ICSI trust me that will be brilliant for you. Be sure your hubby is all over a good high anti oxidant diet, this is key to the success of low frag xx

[Aqua17 in reply to Canadawaterchick]

Thank you this is really reassuring and grateful to hear positive use of icsi for fragmentation. Yes he's been taking impryl tablets past 4 months & eating plenty fruit & veg. Fingers are crossed!!

[Canadawaterchick in reply to Aqua17]

Hi Aqua 17, proxeed is also amazing, watercress daily and I used a nutritionist who really helped with DNA frag. Send me a PM and happy to share her details, much love and if anything I can do , I’d be more than happy to help you xxx