Number of Embryos transferred at IVF

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Hi Guys

After 2 failed pregancies and 3 failed IUIs, I am looking at IVF as my next step. I was just wondering how many embryos were transferred for those of you going through IVF and what your rate of success was, and what your number of attempts were when you got your BFP.

Any information you give also re FSH dosage will be very helpful.

Thanks in advance.

[Helen72]

My dosage was: 225 IU of Gonal-F (this is FSH) and 75 IU of Menopur (this is a mix of FSH and LH).  I had 15 mature eggs.
Of course, different people respond very differently to the same protocol.  Some of my friends had a lower dosage and produced more eggs while others had much higher dosage but had fewer eggs.  So, you never know...

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Thanks Helen - i didnt realise that the number of days before transfer makes a difference too.

Yup they are strict here. I have to go to counsellling some time in the next 2 weeks before we start.

Also with IUIs my FSH dosage varied from 75-150 and  i responded so poorly on them. what were yours like? And how many eggs did they get?

[Helen72]

Dee,
my RE was willing to transfer 2 embryos on day 5 but 3 on day 3.  We ended up with 3 transferred embryos on day 3.  Embryo quality is also taken into account.

Note that Australia has very strict standards and your RE may not be willing to transfer more than 1 or 2 in some cases.

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Thanks so much for you comments.

Tina - when will you most likely start your meds? I think i might be still a month away as I have had to transfer clinics etc.

lmcrt - your comments tie in with what I have been reading. I am 34 and i think I would do 2. I hope you are right up there with the success rates - thats great stats!

[lmcrt]

The protocal at my office is as follows

35 or younger......Recommened only 1 embryo and 2 at the most.
36-40yrs old........2-3 embryos
over 40........3-4 embryos

success rates vary with age and the office.

I'm 31 and the success rate for my age group is 47% and then this goes down after 35.

[tina1111]

I am just now getting started with my plans for my 1st IVF attempt. I asked my dr that question (from my list of a million), mine said the most he will transfer is 3-4 depending on the age of the woman.