Double Embryo Transfer

[slyder]

DW wants two blasties on a fresh transfer next time (if we get the same/similar results to last time as far as embie numbers). Our FS is not in favour of x 2 on fresh transfers, but will let us if we insist. We just can't make up our minds.

I was just relaying this thread to DW and we kind of agreed that for the initial whoopee-do of a BFP (more likely with x 2), it could become many months or years of complications and heart ache. Plus DW is only 47kg and 5'3" so I imagine that trying to fit two bubs in that space would be pretty difficult. So that's where we're at if that is of any use.

[sushee]

I actually read recently too that the success rates (in terms of take-home baby) have narrowed between single blast and double blast transfers to such an extent that many clinics believe that there is no justification for a double blast transfer when there are so many possible complications that can arise from a multiple pg.

I think there is now a push to limit transfers of blastocysts to 1 per transfer in some circles, and esp if the success rate of a single transfer becomes comparable to a double transfer, I think 2 blast transfers will eventually be ruled out for all but those for whom there is substantial history of failure to implant.

ETA posting same time as you miss_c! Great explanation re grade of embryos, but Hollywood is not licensed to transfer more than 1 blast per transfer, as far as I am aware, so as long as you're with Hollywood, Bec, you won't ever have a double embryo transfer.

Also because they only transfer blasts, the possibility of twins is much higher than with Day 2 transfer.

[~BecD~]

I think we would only do a double transfer with a Day 3 embryo, I can definitely see the reasons why they wouldnt allow a double blast transfer.

So much to consider...

[{sarah}]

Ooooh so maybe that's why SIVF doesn't do & strictly sticks to the guidelines - they do blast transfers 95% of the time. The only time they do any earlier is if the embryos aren't great quality.