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3 good embryos - PGT_A (genetic testing) or not to PGT-A

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aCupOfTeaSunday · 14/03/2023 18:03

Hi everyone,
I just got my result back and I am kind of relieved in a strange way. Below are my stats:

  • Age: 37 - when frozen my egg. I am 43 now.
  • 18 egg frozen @ 37 from 1 cycle.
  • 12 survived the thaw 10 days ago.
  • 8 fertilised via ICSI,
  • 6 made to day 5
  • 3 full blastocyst day 7 and good quality.
  • I never gave birth before.

According to the embryologist, my 37 years old eggs were of good quality from the microscope (I paid extra so they can be monitored 24/7).

When I signup for the PGT-A test, I didn't know that from my 18 eggs that I will only have 3 embryos at the end. Now I am torn between PGT or not PGT because if I test them, I might lost all three.

The embryologist said, at my age group I should have one healthy egg remain after the PGT-A.

A sightly good news is that my AMH are relevantly high for my age @ 11.5ng/ml So I decided to have three more cycles asap and I might (big might) have one healthy embryos that passes PGT-A test.

My question is, in above scenario, shall I PGT-A test my three embryos at this point ? The next three cycles of IVF will be my last attempt, if I have zero from them, I will use the three embryos at least they are healthy and can give me a better chance than only having one. That's why these three embryos are precious to me.

It has been a rollercoaster 10 days and I'd super appreciated if someone can offer some advice or share their view. I take full responsibility of my decision.

Thank you girls very much.

OP posts:
ChicaXS · 16/03/2023 17:08

Hello @aCupOfTeaSunday

firstly you have great results. Well done for getting this far. I have always believed PGTA is the best move for couples since it saves from heartache and Endless failures of FET but this is completely subjective and should stress there’s benefits for both sides of the case.

in your position I would go for PGTA ONLY because your AMH levels are brilliant in fact they marry to what a 37 year old will have. But again you could save on the cost of PGTA and have a successful transfer first round. It’s worth noting the HFEA haven’t given the green light to PGTA however many clinics are pushing this for women over 40 and will most likely be your clinical advice of you choose to go for another round.

damage to the embryos is very slim.

btw kudos to you for paying nearly 6 years of storage fees!

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