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[quote=Anonymous]The stats on the number of abnormal embryos that go on to result in healthy babies is extremely low (add that to already low success rates for the people who need to resort to it). It's worth doing as a last resort if you happen to have abnormal embryos, but it's not really viable to plan at the outset.  If you're only getting one or two eggs, it may not make sense to do the testing.  At 43, chances are much higher that the embryos are abnormal anyway and the vast majority will fail to implant.  Most clinics around here (or anywhere) won't transfer abnormals, but will transfer untested embryos.  You could still bank and then transfer 3 at a time to save time $ on the # of transfers you do.

Have you tried NCIVF or the low dose stim cycles that Cornell does (like a mini-stim)?  If you ovulate on your own, there's probably no point wasting $ on stim meds and/or a full blown cycle if you only get 1 or 2 eggs anyway.

I know you don't want to do it, but unfortunately, your doc would be unethical if he/she didn't suggest DE in view of the generals stats for 43 y olds using OE and the 3 cycles you've done.  Not saying you should or shouldn't - just that it's not bad or insulting that a doc brings up DE and tells people to give it serious thought.

Hope you're one of the lucky ones![/quote]

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