Updated Fertilization Report (IVF)

I had 20 follicles removed Tuesday. 17 were mature, and 16 were fertilized (we had to do ICSI).

Today is day 3, I am having the transfer Sunday (day 5). Dr. B. just sent me this email. Can anyone translate?

Here is today’s report
4 8c-A, 1 6c-A, 3 8c-B, 3 6c-B, 2 6c-C, 2 5c-C, 1 3c-D
So we have 11 good quality embryos so we are on target for Sunday transfer will get you the time today or tomorrow.

Message edited 7/26/2013 5:09:19 PM.

Re: Updated Fertilization Report (IVF)

Basically he's saying you have:

4 that are 8 cell grade A

1 that is 6 cell grade A

3 that are 8 cell grade B

3 that are 6 cell grade B

2 that are 6 cell grade C

2 that are 5 cell grade C

1 that is 3 cell grade D

In short, the A's you have look great, the B's too. I personally wouldn't expect the C's and D's to make it to freeze and if so, they may not survive the thaw. They are not a great quality - although you just NEVER know! Some labs would not even bother thawing ones of that grade. The lab that I used did not freeze any that were not expanding blasts by day 6.

Anyway, a lot can change with the A's and B's by transfer/freeze day but looks like a great number to work with and you should have a couple of good ones to transfer and freeze for an FET (which you hopefully will not need for a long time )

Good luck!

Message edited 7/26/2013 6:08:43 PM.

Re: Updated Fertilization Report (IVF)

Posted by PennyCat

Basically he's saying you have:

4 that are 8 cell grade A

1 that is 6 cell grade A

3 that are 8 cell grade B

3 that are 6 cell grade B

2 that are 6 cell grade C

2 that are 5 cell grade C

1 that is 3 cell grade D

In short, the A's you have look great, the B's too. I personally wouldn't expect the C's and D's to make it to freeze and if so, they may not survive the thaw. They are not a great quality - although you just NEVER know! Some labs would not even bother thawing ones of that grade. The lab that I used did not freeze any that were not expanding blasts by day 6.

Anyway, a lot can change with the A's and B's by transfer/freeze day but looks like a great number to work with and you should have a couple of good ones to transfer and freeze for an FET (which you hopefully will not need for a long time )

Good luck!

Updated Fertilization Report (IVF)

11 sounds good. I really don't understand grading but when RE tried to explain it As and Bs were good. Good luck on Sunday!