I will actually be 34 in this year and I'm concerning because of the high risk of multiple births.
2006-10-31 03:29:44 · 10 answers · asked by sunshyne 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
My girlfriend had it done and had quadruplets... real life experience responses...
2006-10-31 03:34:52 · update #1
We're in the middle of the process right now--tomorrow is our embryo transfer.
Find a doctor that you feel most comfortable with-one who has his/her heart in the right place, not just a business (took us awhile to find a good one). Some of them want a high "success rate" and put more than two embryos on the day of embryo transfer. Honestly, this is why there is high risk of multiple births. You can ask a doctor about his track record and what percentage is multiple births--a few twins in there is acceptable, but if there were lots of triplets, stay away if multiple births is your main concern. Two is plenty--odds are that one won't take the first round, and perhaps none at all. For your age (I know this because it's my wife's age), it could be higher risk to put more than 2. In the worst case scenario, twins would probably not complicate things, but triplets surely could.
Also, if you plan on having more than one child, what's wrong with getting it overwith in one shot? Hehhehe...
2006-10-31 03:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by ptstrobl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors have to be ethical when it comes to the transfer of embryos. Having multiples is not good for anyone involved. Most REs will not transfer any more than 3 embryos depending on your age and quality of the embryos. At 33 if you had good embryos your RE would probably transfer 2. If you had one good and a couple that were fair then he might do all three. In cases where the woman is older and has poor quality more may be transferred (4 or 5).
2006-10-31 23:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by sunflowers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just completed my first IVF cycle and it was successful.
Of course there is a risk of multiple babies but you can always curb that chance by only implanting one embryo if you choose. That way the only way you would have more than one baby is if the embryo splits to make identical twins.
I recommend doing research and learning as much as possible about your infertility and IVF. The more that you know going in the better you will be prepared for the emotional rollercoaster you are about to embark. If two specialist are recommending the treatment then it may be your best chance. It is expensive and tiring, but if it works, it's completely worth it. Good Luck!!!
2006-10-31 11:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by KC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister and her husband tried for 4 years with no success before going thru fertility. They tried artificial insemination twice before trying in-vitro. They actually had no luck the first time but the second time, she finally conceived. Twins is on our fathers side and her husband is a twin. They inserted 8 eggs and she only got pregnant with one. The pregnancy was great and her daughter is both healthy and happy. She got pregnant the next time only one month after delivering the first. She has had 2 children since going thru fertility, both without help and both were single births. I'm not sure the exact odds of multiple births but with twins on both sides of her family, I would've thought for sure she would've conceived at least twins.
2006-10-31 11:44:39 · answer #4 · answered by georgiarose_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 32 and just had my first IVF. We put back three and I am pregnant with twins. I was always OK with twins or we wouldn't have put back three. Remember that your doctor will make a recommendation but you have the final say over how many embryos to transfer. If you don't want to risk more than one, you can limit your embryo transfer to one embryo.
Here are stats for IVFs in the US:
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/ART2003/nation03.asp
In 2003, in our age group (under 35), 37% of IVF cycles reported to the CDC in the US resulted in live birth of child(ren). 38% of those were twins or more (but mostly twins).
2006-10-31 13:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Poppan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment; IUI, ICSI and Laparoscopic surgery is very cheap in India. The cost is very low and the medical services are very good in India.
My cousin and her husband got their IVF treatment in India through the Forerunners Healthcare in India and is all praise for this company. She is a known case of PCOS.She is a very happy mother of a baby boy now. She just paid 2500 pounds for the full IVF treatment in India for which she was quoted 8000 pounds in private setup in UK.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the newspapers. I have also read about a Chinese couple who planned surrogacy through the Forerunners Healthcare. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery and infertility treatment like IVF, IUI, and ICSI abroad for low price. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery and treatment can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.
2006-11-01 02:13:06 · answer #6 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had it done. I had a friend that did though. It has been great so far. I do nor know exactly what kind of advice you are looking for. But take these words close. Do it before your biological clock stops ticking
2006-10-31 11:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by Osunwole Adeoyin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 29 and I had to go with IVF, please do it soon if you do because it is very hard on a women the older she gets. You don't have to implant a lot of eggs, we put two in and only one "took" our daughter is five months now and I call her my miracle baby. We went to Huntington Reproductive Center, they were great. Goggle their website they have a lot of information.
2006-10-31 11:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by Honeypai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me an my wife has been through the process 2 times now and going ti give it another shot here soon.
2006-10-31 11:31:44 · answer #9 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple I know did it, and ended up with quintuplets, but that may be pretty rare. Good Luck!
2006-10-31 11:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by liberpez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋