IVF

[Ammi123]

I am looking for the success rate, of embryo glue. Is it worth it? Does it really work?

From a quick google, studies appear to have mixed results - some showing no advantage and one showing some advantage. It would probably depend on your specific circumstances and what your barriers to conceiving are.

I was entitled to one round of IVF on the NHS and embryo glue was one of the extras we could pay for, we paid for it mainly because if the round had been unsuccessful I didn't want to have a what if / if only about using the embryo glue. Fortunately the round was successful but I've no way of knowing if it was down to the glue or not, although I have my doubts it made that much difference as I don't think the figures stack up that much in it's favour.

Thank you for your reply .

Has anyone suggested “the scratch”. I had many many rounds and the only two that worked I had a “scratch”. Quick and easy process

If you look at NICE data, you can see the evidence base (or lack of) for fertility treatment 'add ons'. You can also ask individual clinics for their own success rates with the options they offer. Good luck with whatever you decide.

I had glue, the scratch and assisted hatching various different rounds none worked. I had success leaving my embryos alone in my opinion the less messing about you do the better.

I have had 5 embryo transfers and used EmbryoGlue for the first 4 as it was a 'free' add on at my clinic at the time and thought we may as well. Unfortunately, these were all unsuccessful and we tried without for the 5th which resulted in my little girl. Best of luck OP