I had my first egg retrieval today. I had 6 follicles going into it and was hoping for 4+ eggs minimum but came round to be told they had only found 3 and I wouldn’t know until tomorrow at the earliest if they were mature. I ended up sobbing for about an hour after I’d come round. I know I should feel grateful to have managed to retrieve anything but the reality of having to potentially go through it all again and save up again hit me like a ton of bricks. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Could really do with reading some positive stories. I know it only takes one egg but the drop off rates and the thought of going through the next few days waiting and potentially not even getting to ET are making me feel so low.
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so sorry you’re feeling so rubbish, when you have an expectation in your mind it’s heartbreaking when it doesn’t happen. But 3 is good and it truly is quality over quantity. ❤️ keep us posted over the next few days, sending love x
I wanted to reply to tell you my story as I always found it helped reading success stories.
I have recently had IVF as I have a low AMH of 2.9 (I’m 35 yrs old)
During the follicle scans I was so disheartened to only have 5 follicles but I held on to the positives; we could have 5 eggs. On egg collection day they only collected 1 egg which my husband and I were so upset about, I cried as soon as the consultant told me.
However…our one egg fertilised and I had a day 2 embryo transfer. To our shock, we are now almost 6 weeks pregnant so still very early stages but I wanted to share our journey with you to give you some hope, as our consultant always said to us “all you need is 1 egg” and that really did give me hope.
I know you probably feel disheartened as we did, but all it takes is 1 so don’t lose the faith ✨
I'm really sorry to read this - I can feel your pain and frustration.
A friend of mine had 3 eggs at collection and all 3 were mature and fertilized. They were sent off for PGT-A and only one was euploid. That one is now their adorable 2 year old son!
I totally understand how you feel. I had my egg collection on Monday and we only got 3 eggs. I was devastated and couldn’t stop crying. All 3 of mine fertilised and we have our transfer booked for tomorrow. I am not sure how many have made it yet but I am taking no news as good news and the fact we got our booking there must be one must still one doing ok! Hopefully it’s good news for you this morning!
I’m sorry this happened to you. I had my egg collection last Friday and this is my third and last funded cycle. When I came round they told me they had retrieved 5 eggs when the scans showed 14 large follicles. They found that the largest follicles had ruptured so I had ovulated already. They could only retrieve smaller eggs. Of the 5, 3 fertilized and only one embryo made it to freeze. I’m doing a freeze all cycle and we specifically asked to get as many eggs as possible as I wouldn’t be at risk of OHSS if we’re freezing everything. I’m relieved we have one embryo but to say I’m disappointed is an understatement. Wishing you all the best that you make it to transfer 🤞🍀
I have been in your position. I had one egg collected and was devastated. Crying mess when my DH collected me from the hospital. But it did fertilise and became a top quality blastocyst which we could transfer. So hope is not lost. Quality over quantity is true xx
It’s completely understandable to feel disappointed, especially when expectations don’t quite match the outcome. But 3 eggs is still an okay number. I know it’s tough, but try to stay hopeful. Many stories out there prove that it really can take just one egg.
The waiting part can be so hard, especially with all the uncertainty. But remember, you’ve made it this far, and that in itself is a huge step. Sending you lots of strength and positive vibes . x
I feel for you. I had exactly same situation: 6 follicles were at scan,only three eggs were collected and I was devastated. Then next day only two fertilised and after PGT-A only one blastocyst was healthy. I was upset that out of 6 follicles only one embryo was the result. But I decided that next two cycles I would collect eggs at natural cycles. So I managed to collect one more egg at the following the stim natural cycle. That egg fertilised and now I’m waiting for PGT-A result. I’m 43 and my AMH was below 0.4,very low, but the partner has very good quality sperm and he is 5 years younger.
I also found that taking reseratrol, omega,folate, vit D and iodine before 10 am is very helpful for fertility.
My doctor also prescribed me iron supplements and magnesium citrate in the evening.
I had no transfer yet, but my two embryos are both 4bb. I suppose they are not grade 5 as the result of age;(((
Thanks everyone. All of the stories and well wishes are helping. They said they’d give me a call today as I was so upset yesterday and they said it looks like two of the eggs have fertilised so fingers crossed. I had a rough night last night as my partner has epilepsy and ended up having a full seizure. Very rough few days and still feeling a bit sore but not feeling as devastated as yesterday. Yesterday I was feeling like I could never do this again but I think my husband being ill helped put things in perspective and I need to concentrate on trying to keep things as calm as possible.
yes same happened to me, 6 follicles but 3 were empty so got 3 eggs which was very different to the 9 eggs I got the previous round.
Only 1 fertilised normally but…. it became my son 🥰🥰 so don’t give up hope. From 3 eggs you are still likely to get an embryo and I am proof that even when the retrieval feels disappointing, it can bring your biggest and best success.
I feel for you, I too felt absolutely devastated at the time and cancelled my day off from work for transfer day because I was so convinced the whole cycle was a failure, sobbed on the phone to the embryologist , nearly burst my bladder holding my urine on transfer day, hottest day of the year, was boiling in the cubicle waiting for transfer… but was blessed with my little boy after all. Keep your spirits up xx
Just had the call that two have developed to embryos. She said they weren’t good quality or bad but borderline at the moment. Will have to wait now until Tuesday to know if they’ve developed further and if I’ll have a transfer.
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