Failed again for 5th icsi cycle

[Exclusique]

Hello all,

I am from Thailand and glad to know this place.

Just received result of chromosome test and 2 embryos are abnormal (both blastocyst) This is my 5th icsi cycles and I am 42. 4th cycle also ended up with abnormal embryo. My husband has problem with sperm quantity, mobility and quality. But I will keep trying 😀

My FSH is around 5 but not sure about AMH (last 2 years 2.5) and each cycle I got around 12-14 eggs but survived to blastocyst only 1-2.

I also keep praying for everyone who is fighting this long journey.

Thank you.

[Hidden]

Oh dear. Your story made me sad and hopeful at the same time. Im very sorry you had a long road so far but just also wanted to say how inspiring and strong you are❤️ stories like this keep me going. Stay strong and keep soldiering on. Xx

[Exclusique in reply to Hidden]

Hello Mimisami,

Thanks so much for your message and encouragement. Somehow I have to accept that my age affects egg quality. From the latest result, embryos are missing many chromosomes, look scary.

However, I will keep fighting and undergoing this as long as egg can be produced and retrieved.

Let’s fight together!! and I hope you all the best along this journey.

[Marisa32 in reply to Exclusique]

Good luck. Don't blame everything on your eggs though, especially if your husband's sperm is not good quality. With high DNA fragmentation of sperm even good egg isn't going to make a viable embryo easily.

[Exclusique in reply to Marisa32]

Hello Marisa32

Thanks so much for your encouragement. He is now taking some supplements food and vitamin prescribed by Ob-Gen doctor which I hope it could help.

All the best to you and baby 😀

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Exclusique. So sorry to hear of your cycle failing. I suppose you have given some thought to using an egg donor or sperm donor?? Unless of course if you persevere long enough, perhaps you could create a good embryo, who knows. Thinking of you. Diane

[Exclusique in reply to DianeArnold]

Dear DianeArnold,

Thanks for your encouragement and recommendations. My husband and I will keep using our own egg and sperm only as it is not a thing in my country to use egg or sperm donation.

Keep my finger crossed for next long journey.

Please stay safe.

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

Hi Exclusique. I fully understand your choices, so huge luck for you both, and hopefully there will be at least one little one waiting to grow on for you both. Thinking of you. Diane

[Exclusique in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane,

Thanks so much again for your support and encouragement, that’s so kind of you although I don’t know how much longer it would take me there.

Sending my well wishes to you and family from other side of the world!

[Shirazlover2013]

Hi exclusique, just wanted to say hi as I’m a fellow 5 failed rounds veteran. It’s a tough place to be. You sound amazingly upbeat, after this many rounds I’m sure you are very resilient. Best of luck with your continuing journey xx

[Exclusique in reply to Shirazlover2013]

Hi Shirazlover2013,

Thanks so much for dropping by and words of encouragement. Although the medical record for the latest round showed quality problems in both eggs (sticky, dark spots etc) and sperms (very low count & motility), I won’t give up yet. Keep fighting together.

I hope you all the best for your upcoming transfer.