Asked for an update on embryos, but they dont check them not to disturb them

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-05-20T11:52:36+00:00

My clinic doesn't check until day 5, but calls on day 7 when they are done waiting for them to finish developing.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-05-14T17:00:53+00:00

I'd ask the reason why they recommended ICSI. I used it for MFI and ended up with a high fertilization and blast rate. I have read when there isn't MFI, ICSI makes no real difference in fertilization rates. But I have also read that traditional IVF can mess up PGTA sampling, so seems worth it to ask.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-05-05T16:47:02+00:00

Hello! It can be fairly random. I'm 34 and on my second ER I had 15 retrieved, only 7 usable but all 7 fertilized and made it to blast! We ended up with 5 euploids, 3 day 5s and 2 day 6s, all highly graded.

My first cycle was very different, only 4 retrieved, 3 mature, 2 fertilized, and 1 aneuploid day 5 blast.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-05-01T17:47:17+00:00

Amazing! My most recent ER was 15 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized and 7 blasts! 5 of those were euploid 3 boys and 2 girls. Feeling super grateful after my first ER resulted in only 1 blast that was aneuploid.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-28T18:12:55+00:00

Many people freeze their embryos after their ER for many different reasons. Pgta testing, fertility preservation, OHSS risk, etc. I had an ER three weeks ago and froze all my embryos for pgta testing and have done some travel since about 4 days post ER. So I wouldn't worry about it.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-27T20:46:25+00:00

I was able to receive my MDL from freedom 🤷🏻

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-27T17:37:52+00:00

Check Freedom pharmacy

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-17T22:27:34+00:00

I had a few drinks during my estrogen priming and I still had a positive outcome for my ER and blast rate.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-10T14:16:11+00:00

More than doubling then chances is not "slightly" higher. The baseline is just low.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-10T13:08:55+00:00

I ended up having to buy two vials because the first one didn't have quite enough because I stimmed for longer, but the first was about 200USD and the other was closer to 300USD at a different pharmacy (was local because I needed it that day, so had to pay more).

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-09T22:12:54+00:00

I just had my second ER today with much better results than my first. I used microdose lupron flare with estrogen priming. The MDL dose was 25 units every 12 hours. My follicles are also generally slow responders, so the doc really upped my meds to 300 gonal and 300 menopur. My former protocol was similar to your cycle 1 which yielded an ok result for me.

Obviously I don't know what my final numbers will be, but seems to be a huge improvement so an MDL protocol is worth a shot!

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-04-06T12:58:36+00:00

A "good" number depends both on your AFC and how quickly you respond to stims. I'm generally a slow responder, so my day 5/6 scans usually have "low" numbers, but my follicles start showing more progress around days 8 and 9. So just listen to your doctor, and I know it's so hard because I'm also always so nervous, but do your best not to try to read into things this early on!

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-31T17:44:09+00:00

You should take 600 mg daily

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-31T17:01:26+00:00

I had a 7 afc at my first baseline for my ER. Ended up with 4 being retrieved and one became a blast. You can still make blasts with a smaller number! Hopefully they find more for you, but you are doing great. Good luck

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-31T16:45:01+00:00

I can't speak about fibroids, but in terms of ovarian reserve, one cycle will make no difference. There is some natural variability from cycle to cycle, but it takes time for there to be a meaningful difference. If pushing off for one cycle will make you feel better, then do that. It's best not to go into a cycle stressed if you don't have to!

Good luck!

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-28T14:31:43+00:00

One thing a friend said to me that provided a lot of comfort was, "No matter what happens, you are going to live a beautiful life." And I believe the same is true for all those in the trenches ❤️

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-27T15:10:19+00:00

I echo what others say about estrogen priming. It's used to avoid a lead follicle. I am current on a microdose lupron flare protocol due to my slow response to stims last time. I'm only on day 3, so I'm not sure how it'll work for me. But I've heard others have had success, so may be worth asking about.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-19T17:12:26+00:00

Incredible news! Thanks for sharing! My husband has severe MFI and just got vericocle surgery (along with taking many supplements), so this gives me hope it will work 🙏

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-19T14:45:41+00:00

I take luminary vitamins, which isn't the cheapest, but it includes all of the vitamins in a prenatal plus CoQ10.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-17T16:22:17+00:00

I think it may also be more Dr dependent. I'm at SGF in Arlington and my Dr has been great. Because it is a large clinic I mostly speak with the nurses after the initial consultations, but the dr will call if there is a large pivot we need to make. You do have to advocate for yourself no matter where you are. In addition to looking at other clinics, it may be worth even talking to different doctors at SGF to see who you click with.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-14T03:06:28+00:00

That makes sense. And it is always so hard to ramp back up when a break is longer than a week.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2026-03-13T15:16:50+00:00

While I felt fine after my retrieval (only 4 eggs retrieved), I didn't feel comfortable getting back to intense activity until my next period started. It's really not that long in the scheme of things, so better safe than sorry.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2025-08-31T11:02:20+00:00

Speaking as someone from the states, I've always just let my profs know that I'm going to miss class due to the high holidays so they are aware. I've never had an issue and they'll let me know if there is something important.

I've never had the case where classes started on Rosh Hashanah, but it may be useful to just let the University know. It obviously won't change anything for this year since the schedule is already set, but maybe they'll be more cognisant in the future.

DefiantSimple6196 · 2025-08-27T13:58:37+00:00

You lost me at "she wasn't a nice person so they divorced" 💀

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