Need Advice on Embryos

[nancy_diggs]

I am 29 and DH is 34. I have recently gone through the first IVF cycle. Incidentally I am PCOS/hypothyroid. We have had about 18 eggs collected of which 12 have been fertilized with ICSL. 5 embryos have been biopsied, frozen and PGS tested. 4 are normal. Need advice now on how many to transfer. My RE recommended one but wouldn’t mind doing 2. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

[diannakey]

This is one area that you have to take a decision with your husband. Would you be comfortable bringing up two babies at a time? When you transfer 2 especially PGS tested embryos, you have a high chance of having twins. I have done so. I have transferred 2 on the first FET and will be doing the same shortly again. I am OK with twins. Only you two can be the final authority in this regard.- [e-mail]

[RashidaCSeger]

Thank you so much Nancy. We would also like to have twins but triplets definitely scare me. This is because my RE has advised me about the extra risk in this regard. Further, embryos that have been cultured and manipulated longer (PGS biopsy) are hazardous it seems. Hence, we will be opting for twins. Thanks for your insight and all the best for your upcoming FET.

[LaurettaVIrving]

Good luck to you. Yes, the risk of multiples is definitely higher than having twins. You still have age on your side and can go for further IVF cycles in future. It is advisable not to take extra pressure the first time around. Good luck again!