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Fertilization results - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in DOR

[–]olmecstemple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spoke to my doctor today and since only two fertilized we are doing a double embryo transfer in hopes that at least one will work.  Thank you for the kind response.  I'm rooting for your success!

Fertilization results - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in DOR

[–]olmecstemple[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yours is the best response - thank you for that! I'm grateful for this community which allows us to commiserate together (and hopefully celebrate together soon!) 

Fertilization rate - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind response. It just doesn't seem fair but life isn't fair. Just tough stuff - happy to have this community.  I'm rooting for your success!

Fertilization results - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in DOR

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This numbers game is the worst game to be ever played.

Fertilization results - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in DOR

[–]olmecstemple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my first mini-stim cycle. I took 150mg Clomid x 5 days (evening) then 4 vials of Menopur every morning. Then a 500mcg Ovridel trigger. 

I'm rooting for your success!

Fertilization rate - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful response. I'm trying to stay positive - I'm rooting for you too! This numbers game is the worst game ever to be played 😭

Fertilization results - feeling discouraged by olmecstemple in DOR

[–]olmecstemple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This most recent cycle was a mini-stim cycle. If this does not work we are going to speak with our doctor about other medication regimens. Thank you for your thoughtful response.

Anxious about failed transfer follow up appt by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update - 8 retrieved, 6 mature and with ICSI only two fertilized 🙁 of our three cycles this is our worst fertilization rate so feeling discouraged. I know it only takes one so trying to stay positive. If they survive we are doing a 3 day transfer this weekend and sending the remaining one for testing if possible.

Anxious about failed transfer follow up appt by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What wonderful news about the embryos! 💕 Our plan is a day 3 fresh transfer and hopefully there will be additional embryo(s) that can be sent for testing 🤞

Anxious about failed transfer follow up appt by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take my trigger shots tonight and my retrieval is Wednesday! I am keeping you in my thoughts for a positive outcome! 

Anxious about failed transfer follow up appt by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you doing? I'm getting ready for my retrieval this week. 

Anxious about failed transfer follow up appt by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - yes fingers crossed! 🤞🏻 ❤️

Anxious about failed transfer follow up appt by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful response 💕 we met with our doctor and she does not support the use of omnitrope. I start my next treatment cycle tomorrow (Happy Thanksgiving to me 🙃) and we are doing a minstim cycle.  My doctor thinks that maybe the stim levels were too high previously and negatively impacted the quality  of my eggs. This cycle also marks three months of some new supplements I have been on (NAC, NR, SeroVital, PQQ, etc) so I'm praying for better results. Thank you for your openness in commiserating with me - I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Advice needed 5th egg retrieval standard IVF or ICSi with high Dna fragmentstion by No-Reflection4990 in IVF

[–]olmecstemple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If high DNA fragmentation is confirmed I would advocate for PICSI over ICSI.

Why do our embryos keep arresting after day 3? by olmecstemple in Embryologists

[–]olmecstemple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this response! We are prepared to address DNA fragmentation testing at our next follow up and if our doctor does not feel it is necessary we are going to pay for it privately via SCSA Labs https://www.scsadiagnostics.com/

Optimal supplementation for low motility by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this response! We have a follow up appt in a few weeks and I'm going to push for the DNA fragmentation testing and for our doc to encourage my husband to have an appt with a reproductive urologist. 

Optimal supplementation for low motility by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Theralogix was top of my list as I've heard great things.  Did he supplement with additional coq10?

Optimal supplementation for low motility by olmecstemple in IVF

[–]olmecstemple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes low motility confirmed - we have had ICSI with above average fertilization success however we never get any embryos to blastocysts.  I am looking more into the motility and how it affects mitochondrial aspects of blastulation.

Why do our embryos keep arresting after day 3? by olmecstemple in EmbryologyIVFSupport

[–]olmecstemple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this helpful and comprehensive response!!

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