ICSI Failure

[hopingforutopia1]

Hi all

Long time Mumsnet lurker as I've been trying not to be too obsessive over this process but now need a hand hold. We've just completed our first ICSI cycle and it resulted in a BFN. I suspect the reason is my age (nearly 42) and DH has severe MFI. I was rather laid back throughout the process, even managing the injections with my fear of needles but am now heart broken. I and my eggs are aging by the minute and I feel I will never become a mum Where do we go from here?

I'm not totally sure what they look for in order to freeze the embryos but it's worth asking about.

Yes it was Serum my friend went to eventually after trying various UK clinics. They seemed to have all sorts of advanced techniques to do with antibodies and things. Quite amazing.

The pain of infertility is an absolute bitch and is constantly exacerbated by those around you have babies, seemingly easily. So incredibly hard. Thank you for the good wishes for my DC

Potters what was your protocol when successful? I was on a short one but wondering whether it should be long. TIA.

I did long both times.

The second time they upped my meds to see if it generated a better response but I got way less eggs (3, tho better quality possibly as 2 were successful, tho the third was totally abnormal). I remember going to my scan part way through the cycle and running out crying as I only had 5 follicles whereas the unsuccessful first round I think I had 13.

At that scan the consultant couldn’t say why I hadn’t responded with more follicles and said some months you do just get more.

I think that’s what I found so difficult was it felt a bit ‘luck and prayer’ and when you have so much emotional and financial investment in it I wanted answers. I don’t know if I would’ve felt more reassured at a different clinic or if I had consistency of consultants.

When’s your appointment with your consultant?