IVF 40ish support group

[deardarling]

Also, someone told me before, the mother s womb is a much better place for embryo to multiply cells, than inside the lab. If only have a day 3 embryo and doc has given green light to transfer, why not transfer? The chance for the day 3 embryo to grow to blastocyst to fetus etc will be better inside mother s womb. The idea of cultivate into blast, is to achieve pregnancy faster ( cause those abnormal embryos most likely will stop growing and not reaching day 5).

 

[towkayneo]

Also, someone told me before, the mother s womb is a much better place for embryo to multiply cells, than inside the lab. If only have a day 3 embryo and doc has given green light to transfer, why not transfer? The chance for the day 3 embryo to grow to blastocyst to fetus etc will be better inside mother s womb. The idea of cultivate into blast, is to achieve pregnancy faster ( cause those abnormal embryos most likely will stop growing and not reaching day 5).

for me, i am a believer in blastocysts, I never achieve BFP under day 3 embryos. Perhaps each person works differently...

 

[Rainbow111]

If it's just about implantation then it's not much difference to do pgs. But my concern is the miscarriage, or worst case, having baby born with genetic problem. I know we can do further screening during pregnancy to decide to abort, but that stage would come as very painful decision mentally and physically. To me that's the main benefit of pgs. Wonder if anybody has gotten good experience with pgs, so far?

 

[towkayneo]

If it's just about implantation then it's not much difference to do pgs. But my concern is the miscarriage, or worst case, having baby born with genetic problem. I know we can do further screening during pregnancy to decide to abort, but that stage would come as very painful decision mentally and physically. To me that's the main benefit of pgs. Wonder if anybody has gotten good experience with pgs, so far?

i would think that PGS is for those with hereditary illnesses as well as those with recurrent miscarriages.

 

[mcentral]

if you are 40 plus and have not time to try out too many embryo transfers or go through too many miscarriages (each failed trransfer or miscarriage can set you back many months) maybe PGS test has value so u don't waste time with clearly unviable embyos. Eupliod embyos can still fail to implant.

 

[myownhappiness]

Im going for my FET tomorrow! Wonder if after the ET can i go out or i should go home and rest?

 

[towkayneo]

Im going for my FET tomorrow! Wonder if after the ET can i go out or i should go home and rest?

you can go out for a quick lunch and head home to rest. i would think the first 2-3 days are critical for implantation. i would think so la.

 

[Hoonie15]

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well.. I just failed my 3rd ivf yesterday.. 3 rounds of egg retrieval, 4 embryos but unfortunately none of them implant. I’m currently with NUH Prof Wong. I think Prof Wong and CHR has been v professional and supportive. But since I have finished my co-funds, I’m thinking of switching to another hospital. My main purpose is actually to change lab. I’m hoping another lab can help me yield higher number of embryos. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

 

[towkayneo]

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well.. I just failed my 3rd ivf yesterday.. 3 rounds of egg retrieval, 4 embryos but unfortunately none of them implant. I’m currently with NUH Prof Wong. I think Prof Wong and CHR has been v professional and supportive. But since I have finished my co-funds, I’m thinking of switching to another hospital. My main purpose is actually to change lab. I’m hoping another lab can help me yield higher number of embryos. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

Hello Hoonie, if you are looking into private, you can consider Tan Heng Hao from Alpha, he used to come from KKH and he is renowned for his magic hands.

 

[Hoonie15]

Hello Hoonie, if you are looking into private, you can consider Tan Heng Hao from Alpha, he used to come from KKH and he is renowned for his magic hands.

Hello, I actually saw Dr THH last month. He doesnt seem to be very confident about my case. He told me that some women cant get pregnant no matter what they do. Its quite disappointing to hear that from him coz I read many good reviews about him on this forum.

 

[Vonlala]

Hello, I actually saw Dr THH last month. He doesnt seem to be very confident about my case. He told me that some women cant get pregnant no matter what they do. Its quite disappointing to hear that from him coz I read many good reviews about him on this forum.

sorry just to check..did he reject u on the spot..or he still continue to ask u to see him?

 

[Hoonie15]

sorry just to check..did he reject u on the spot..or he still continue to ask u to see him?

He thinks that nuh has already done what they can for me. He didn’t reject me directly, but told me to go home and think about it. And it’s v disappointing to hear that.

 

[towkayneo]

He thinks that nuh has already done what they can for me. He didn’t reject me directly, but told me to go home and think about it. And it’s v disappointing to hear that.

to be honest, if the doc has no confidence in taking up your case, perhaps you should consider looking up other docs...

 

[Hoonie15]

to be honest, if the doc has no confidence in taking up your case, perhaps you should consider looking up other docs...

Yes, I agree. That’s why I’m hoping to find doctors who are more experience at older patients. Would appreciate anyone who has any relevant experience to share.. TIA

 

[towkayneo]

Yes, I agree. That’s why I’m hoping to find doctors who are more experience at older patients. Would appreciate anyone who has any relevant experience to share.. TIA

Hi Hoonie, how old are you, mind I ask? Then i ask my IVF peers with good experience with their docs.

 

[Hoonie15]

Hi Hoonie, how old are you, mind I ask? Then i ask my IVF peers with good experience with their docs.

I’m 40. All our tests came back normal. I was on 4 rounds of clomiphene, 3 IUIs and 3 IVFs. All failed, no pregnancy before too. I respond poorly to stimulation and have low fertlization rate. According to my doctor, my eggs quality is not good. Really appreciate your help. Thank you!

 

[towkayneo]

I’m 40. All our tests came back normal. I was on 4 rounds of clomiphene, 3 IUIs and 3 IVFs. All failed, no pregnancy before too. I respond poorly to stimulation and have low fertlization rate. According to my doctor, my eggs quality is not good. Really appreciate your help. Thank you!

Ok, you might have 2 options:

1. My peers in their 40s sought the help of Roland Chieng from Parkway. There are hits and misses as in most managed to BFP but MC along the way, some managed to bring home a baby. An acquaintance in her mid 40s managed to BFP and is awaiting delivery now.

2. I know I said it many times in the forum. I was 40 when I was under Dr Liu Shuling from KKH. She did the whole process from ER to delivery. I have no qualms that she is professional, detailed and open to ideas.

P/S: Not sure what religion you are in, I did pray to Zhu Sheng Niang Niang and Song Zi Guan Yin before embarking on my pink project.

You may want to do your research and good luck!!

 

[Summerbean]

Hi everyone. For those who have done et, is it normal for the doctor to not cleanse and wash the vagina before insertion of the tube to put the embryo in and also to not show on the screen clearly the bubble carrying the embryo into the uterus? My doc seemed to be in a rush during the transfer…

 

[isenggirl]

Hello.. I just did mine and they showed on screen my uterus, catheter, blastocyst and all. Its magical. My 1st time and I thought it was the standard.

 

[janetlpc]

Hi, there is a new research study that provide semen analysis report, at no cost. Would anyone be keen to join?