Ivf recommendation

The question

Good afternoon, I am emailing you because I recently had a failed frozen embryo thaw on the day of my transfer and would like your opinion on what questions to ask in my follow up. A little background about myself. I started ivf at age 41 and will be turning 44 in a month. I was able to bank 3 genetically tested embryos. They were pga tested. The first day 5 5bb did not implant. Today, I was scheduled for my second transfer of my day 6 5bb embryo. I received a phone call from the doctor that not only did my 6 5bb not survive the thaw but my third and last embryo also a 6 day 5bb also did not survive. So I lost two embryos today do to not surviving the thaw. I have a follow up with my doctor on Monday and would like assistance on what follow up question I should ask regarding the my embryos. I’ve spent a lot of money and time on ivf and I would like to do another cycle. I will be turning 44 and I know my chances are slim. In the past I have always done pgta testing but it took me 5 cycles to get 3 “supposed” normal. Do you recommend I advocate for a fresh transfer since I am no older? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Asked by Alicia A. ·

Answer from Dr. Geoffrey Sher

It is not common for consecutive euploid embryos both not to survive the thaw...but it can happen. I suggest that you inquire from your RE how commonly this type of thing happens in their clinic. The common cause is technical.

 

Geoff Sher

General information only, not medical advice for your own situation. For that, book a consultation.

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