Single or double transfer?

[strawberriesandcream]

Hey 👋

Does anyone know the stats on how many people end up with twins after a double transfer? I’ve looked online and can’t find much info.

I’m considering a double FET but more to increase chance of one sticking .. not to achieve two as I have a rare womb abnormality which would make carrying twins problematic.

I’d just like to know what the stats are for two actually sticking?

Thanks x

[Lisa843]

I was told it would increase the chance of pregnancy by 8% and increase the chance of twins by 50%. We went for a double transfer in the end but it was our 4th transfer x

[strawberriesandcream in reply to Lisa843]

That’s really helpful, thank you!

[Joanna-Arabella1984 in reply to Lisa843]

Just curious to know whether that either for you? I hope so x

[Lisa843 in reply to Joanna-Arabella1984]

We got our bfp on the 19th July and our viability scan is next week so will know then x

[Joanna-Arabella1984 in reply to Lisa843]

Oh wow! I hope it goes well!!! Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🥰🥰💕💕

[XOXO13]

I heard the same as Lisa, and I chose a double transfer for our third and fourth transfer to increase the odds of one sticking but was also prepared for twins should that occur. With my fourth transfer, both stuck and I’m now 7w5d with twins. Xx

[strawberriesandcream in reply to XOXO13]

Thanks, that’s good to know. Congrats on the pregnancy, wishing you all the best xx

[Ivfgotadream]

Just be aware I know just as many women who had triplets from a double transfer as I do twins - given your medical history i wouldn’t risk a double? I put 2 in and had twins - I found pregnancy brutal and was fit and healthy before but still on bed rest from 18 weeks and twins arrived at 34 weeks in a threat to life situation for all 3 of us x

[strawberriesandcream in reply to Ivfgotadream]

Oh that’s really interesting about triplets! Wouldn’t have even known that was quite likely.

Thanks for sharing, this is helpful. It’s hard for me as the NHS haven’t really been able to tell me much about how severe my condition is and I’ve had conflicting information on it. Sorry to hear it was so tough for you, hope all is ok now xxx

[ChloeDE]

Like ivfgotadream, I also transferred two and was prepared for twins. My babies are angels but I was healthy before pregnancy but had a difficult pregnancy - fainting from 20 weeks then emergency section due to pre eclampsia. If you know pregnancy is going to be dangerous, I wouldn't risk it.

[strawberriesandcream in reply to ChloeDE]

Thanks for the reply. Wow that sounds really tough! Hope all is ok for you all now.

The strange thing is, my consultant (who I really trust) has given me the option which is what I’m struggling with as I thought a double for me would be a no no .. I am waiting to speak to him to discuss properly.

Thanks so much for replying xx

[lizzybee81]

Just for the other side of the coin I’ll give you my perspective. I played the odds too. I had a double transfer and 2 heartbeats at Week 7. Sadly I lost one by Week 10. Went on to have a healthy pregnancy with the remaining embryo who is a 12 week old bubba now. I think about that second heartbeat every day.

[strawberriesandcream in reply to lizzybee81]

This is also some of my logic. My last transfer worked but I lost the baby after the heartbeat too. I have had 2 MCs now and i can’t bear the thought of losing another and being left with nothing again. So sorry that happened to you as well.

[happyfrogg]

I could not find any stats, but in this video fertially.com/q/single-embr... you will find pros and cons explained by best IVF doctors. Hope this helps.

[strawberriesandcream in reply to happyfrogg]

Thanks - that’s really useful reading!

[MammaMia86]

What have you decided? It is a difficult decisition

[strawberriesandcream in reply to MammaMia86]

Hey, thanks for asking. I’ve decided on one after a long chat with the embryologist. Last time I had a positive test but had a missed miscarriage so she said that they are hopeful that I wouldn’t need to transfer two and that the risks far outweighed the benefits. So going with one, next Tuesday hopefully! X

[MammaMia86 in reply to strawberriesandcream]

Best of luck!! I will cross my fingers for you! I think it is a good option considering your situation.

[strawberriesandcream in reply to MammaMia86]

Thank you 😊