Anyone else try PGD?

[kate65]

We just tried PGD to rule out chromosomal abnormalities. Of the 9 embryos they tested -- all apparently good quality before testing -- every single one had a different chromosomal abnormality. My doctor says this is highly unusual.

I'm curious to hear from others who have been through PGD. Can you tell me how many embryos you sent, what their quality was and what percent had abnormalities? Anyone else lose them all?

Kate

[kate65]

I've been looking online today and it seems PGD is a little controversial. Does anyone know anything about the risks/downside of it?

Kate

[Ali2436]

In Sept we started off with 18 eggs of which 8 fertilized. We did PGD on the 8 after testing only 4 made it. There were a lot of abnormalities in them. I split the 4 and transferred 2 in Sept which failed. In Dec we did FET with the remaining 2. Those failed. Early this month we retrieved 23 eggs of which 17 were viable. 13 fertilized. We decided to use PGD again. after all said and done 3 were good. So On march 10 we transferred all 3. I think the plus side of PGD is that they can rule out embryos that would have failed or had a problem. Some of them could have ended in miscarriage. PGD helps decrease the chances slightly. I got a sheet listing every embryo and what was wrong with it. I also to see male or female. I know its conterversial. But my husband is 42 and has had a vasectomy. So we had test each embryo. Recommended by the dr because of this. I know the way the testing is done sounds bad but I'm glad its done. I have a history of miscarriages and failed IVF's. So at this point ruling out things helps my chances of becoming pregnant. Its different for everyone. I have to trust my drs are making the best decisions for me.