Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
hi guys,
I'm having trouble making up my mind. I'm taking my trigger shot for my first IVF tonight. My RE has been doing ICSI for all patients unless they request that it not be done. And the only educational info he gives you on ICSI is a 4 sentence paragraph on the consent form. Last weekend, in one of those brief conversations (after the ultrasound) I asked him whether he could split the batch, because I'd prefer to use non-ICSI eggs but would be o.k. with doing ICSI on a few eggs, as a back up. He said sure, he could "work with me" on this ... but it didn't sound like something he normally did. After the final ultrasound today I asked about splitting the batch again and he said that he wouldn't be doing ICSI on the eggs that weren't mature, initially, after the retrieval. He said you can't do ICSI on those, anyway. So, it sounds like he's planning to do ICSI on the best eggs, and the non-ICSI eggs will be the ones that are more likely to die, or at least be "Grade B." That doesn't give preference to the non-ICSI eggs at all. So, now I'm left wondering I should just say "no ICSI," at the last minute. It would really help me to make a decision if I heard from you: If there was no male factor and you didn't do ICSI, what % of your mature eggs fertilized? Almost all of them? Anyone out there (with no male factor) who's done IVF with and without ICSI? Did you notice a big difference? Or no difference at all? Thanks so much!
I'm having trouble making up my mind. I'm taking my trigger shot for my first IVF tonight. My RE has been doing ICSI for all patients unless they request that it not be done. And the only educational info he gives you on ICSI is a 4 sentence paragraph on the consent form. Last weekend, in one of those brief conversations (after the ultrasound) I asked him whether he could split the batch, because I'd prefer to use non-ICSI eggs but would be o.k. with doing ICSI on a few eggs, as a back up. He said sure, he could "work with me" on this ... but it didn't sound like something he normally did. After the final ultrasound today I asked about splitting the batch again and he said that he wouldn't be doing ICSI on the eggs that weren't mature, initially, after the retrieval. He said you can't do ICSI on those, anyway. So, it sounds like he's planning to do ICSI on the best eggs, and the non-ICSI eggs will be the ones that are more likely to die, or at least be "Grade B." That doesn't give preference to the non-ICSI eggs at all. So, now I'm left wondering I should just say "no ICSI," at the last minute. It would really help me to make a decision if I heard from you: If there was no male factor and you didn't do ICSI, what % of your mature eggs fertilized? Almost all of them? Anyone out there (with no male factor) who's done IVF with and without ICSI? Did you notice a big difference? Or no difference at all? Thanks so much!
Go with what's in your heart...it'll be the right choice!!!
1. We did not have male factor issues
2. We felt that the strongest sperm would find, penetrate and fertilize the eggs. With ICSI the embryologist just picks what look like good sperm at the time and that freaked us out a little. Our thinking was "survival of the fittest".
If there are no male factors then why is your RE even suggesting ICSI? It costs more unless your Ins. covers it. Good luck and loads of baby dust!!!!!
Good luck with your decision.
Good luck!
Tough decisions we have to make. I wish you the best of luck!