What is average number for egg retrieval and embryo freezing?

[Anonymous]

We went through this process and the doctor retrieved 31 eggs and we ended up with 20 embryos (11 eggs did not take). We went through this process incidental to a cancer diagnosis so were not as focused as we probably should have been. Now we're starting to think about having a baby. How many will they usually implant at once?

[Anonymous]

I'm assuming they froze your 20 embryos? Clinics probably have different protocol as to how they would handle a frozen transfer. Not all embryos will survive the thaw process - some clinics will start with thawing one - see what the quality looks like and then decide from there what to do. It might depending on how your clinic froze them - how did they group them together - are they individually frozen or did they group two together. I would assume at most your clinic would recommend to put 2 back however single embryo transfers are much more common now - especially if the quality is great, your lining looks good, etc. We did put 3 back a couple times but that was because the third embryo wasn't great quality so we figured we'd just put it back - ended up with twins. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Sorry - PP here - I just realized I didn't answer your first question regarding retrieval. I think you're on the high side for how many they retrieved so be very thankful! We retrieved anywhere from 6-20 in 9 IVF cycles - the most embryos we ended up with I think was 14 - the least amount was 1.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you responded well to the IVF and have some embryos for the future. If you are dealing with chemo or radiation now I wish you or your DH a speedy recovery so you can think about transferring a couple of those embies soon.

[Anonymous]

i think the number they decide to implant will depend upon your age - the younger you are the fewer embryos they will put back... good luck!