Failed Embryo growth

[Sarasan]

Hi Ladies,

This is my first time posting. I had my egg collection for my 1st IVF cycle on Tuesday and they managed to retrieve 7 eggs out of which only 2 fertilised. The clinic gave me the option for a double transfer, which was supposed to be today, but I got a call from them this morning that both the embryos hadn’t cleaved (split) and were still only at single cell stage. They said if they do grow today, I might be able to have the transfer tomorrow. They also said it’s very unusual and 98% of fertilised embryos grow. Is there anyone who has had a similar experience and can tell me more? I feel like I’ve failed even before it began.

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Sarasan Hoping you get good news tomorrow Thinking of youJanet

[Sarasan in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thanks so much Janet. Fingers crossed.

[51percent]

Hi Sarasan, all the best to you. look forward to your new news tomorrow. I'm also starting the first cycle soon.

[Sarasan in reply to 51percent]

Hi 51percent. Good luck with your first cycle. Unfortunately my embryos didn’t make it, so it’s a start all over for me 😔

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Sarasan. Oh dear, not what you want to hear. However, when I first started out in fertility, we only did day 2 or 3 transfers, as we didn't have the expertise to grow embryos to Day 5. Fingers crossed that your little ones get moving and they can be transferred back into you whee they belong. Thinking of you. Diane

[Sarasan in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane. Yeah it’s true that before they didn’t wait for day 5 to transfer. Unfortunately, my embryos just didn’t want to divide so I’ll have to try again. It’s a bummer that my first cycle and and I didn’t even get a chance for transfer.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Sarasan]

Hi Sarasan. Sorry to hear this. Perhaps mention ICSI, and see whether that might be a better option for you. Diane

[JoyfulStar]

Just wanted to wish you well and all the best today. Hope you get good news 🙏🏾

[Sarasan in reply to JoyfulStar]

Hi JoyfulStar, unfortunately it wasn’t good news. I got a call this morning that the embryos failed to divide at all. One of them did start to cleave yesterday, but by this morning it reversed. Looks like it’s a second try for me.

[JoyfulStar]

I am so so sorry to hear this. Let’s hope the second round turns better. It is worth asking your consultant what they think could be improved for the next round. All the best Sarasan. 🙏🏾