Has anyone had PGD testing done

I am very new to this and was just wondering if anyone had the genetic testing done before IVF
I have a chromosome translocation
and a 50% chance of m/c
I have already had 2 m/c in the past 3 months and this would be another option that we are looking into.

Any stories your willing to share are greatly appreciated

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I don't know much about it but I know there are at least 2 people on here who are planning on doing PGD. I'm sure one of them can give you some more information. Also if you do a search some old threads should come up from not that long ago. HTH! GL!!!

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Thanks I did the search and I got alot of info

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Posted by lolipep

Thanks I did the search and I got alot of info

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Maria (Babe49) and I both have balanced translocations.

I can tell you my experience, which wasn't so good, but I'll tell you anyway

I had two stim cycles of IVF and the first one I had 12 eggs, 7 embryos, they tested all 7 and I had 1 "good" embryo (w/o the translocation), but on day 5 it was only 6 celled. They transferred it anyway and I ended up having a chemical. The second IVF cycle I had 14 eggs, 7 embryos again and NONE of the eggs were good...all translocated. So since my insurance company wasn't paying for the PGD, I decided to forego PGD again.

But this obviously won't be the experience of everyone. Definitely do what you think is right for you Good luck!

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Posted by LaurenExp

Maria (Babe49) and I both have balanced translocations.

I can tell you my experience, which wasn't so good, but I'll tell you anyway

I had two stim cycles of IVF and the first one I had 12 eggs, 7 embryos, they tested all 7 and I had 1 "good" embryo (w/o the translocation), but on day 5 it was only 6 celled. They transferred it anyway and I ended up having a chemical. The second IVF cycle I had 14 eggs, 7 embryos again and NONE of the eggs were good...all translocated. So since my insurance company wasn't paying for the PGD, I decided to forego PGD again.

But this obviously won't be the experience of everyone. Definitely do what you think is right for you Good luck!

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sorry to hijack..but what does it mean to have a chromosome translocation?

I've never heard of this?