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LaLe09 · April 2012

So the other day on another board, I was reading about someone doing a 5 day embryo biopsy with 24 hour turnaround. They transfer any chromosomally normal embryos on Day 6 instead of freezing on day 5. So I emailed the embryologist at my clinic, and it turns out that they can do this if I want it.

I thought this option sounded awesome, but hadn't heard of it being discussed here. Maybe it's a newer option, but I was just curious if anyone else has been offered this? The last clinic I went to would freeze on day 5 and have you do a FET at a later date.

I've been back and forth on CGH, but am learning more towards it. We are typically left with 2-3 embryos after our fresh IVF cycles. I know I could just put them all in and see what happened, but after two miscarriages (BOTH of which required intervention- one with methotrexate and one D&C), i'm really not wanting to go through that again. If I can decrease the chances of it happening, I want to.

Anyone's clinics offer them this option?

dancinaggie · April 2012

No, but just wanted to say GL and I hope you get a great plan soon. The 5 day biopsy and FET later on option really turned me off - I know ultimately we'd do it if we had to, but it's not easy to face. I think this option of an immediate transfer is so much more attractive

Roxie5739 · April 2012

My RE told me about this too but as my markers were already with the PGD team we stayed with it. He said it was a good testing method but thought that in my situation I was better off with the 5 day PGD testing and FET later.

GL in what you decide. Maybe google it and see if any other boards out there have spoken about this.

BeeBee08 · April 2012

Does the 24 hour turn around test the same amount of abnormalities? I think the quick turn around sounds pretty good.

Good Luck LaLe! I hope you make a great plan and get your take home baby(s) from it!!

reb259 · April 2012

Good luck!! Are you at HFI or Houston IVF?

LaLe09 · April 2012

BeeBee08:

Does the 24 hour turn around test the same amount of abnormalities? I think the quick turn around sounds pretty good.

Good Luck LaLe! I hope you make a great plan and get your take home baby(s) from it!!

Supposedly it does- all 24 chromosomes!

LaLe09 · April 2012

Roxie5739:

My RE told me about this too but as my markers were already with the PGD team we stayed with it. He said it was a good testing method but thought that in my situation I was better off with the 5 day PGD testing and FET later.

GL in what you decide. Maybe google it and see if any other boards out there have spoken about this.

Thanks for replying. I've been following your PGD journey- so happy to hear of your good news! good luck with the FET!

LaLe09 · April 2012

dancinaggie:
No, but just wanted to say GL and I hope you get a great plan soon. The 5 day biopsy and FET later on option really turned me off - I know ultimately we'd do it if we had to, but it's not easy to face. I think this option of an immediate transfer is so much more attractive

Thanks for the well wishes. Happy to see that ticker on your siggy!!

Ironmom2be · April 2012

Hey there!! I was lurking over here and saw your post! I was the OP about the day 5 a-CGH. It does in fact test all 24 chromosomes. The reason they can turn it around so quickly is because they test it in-house. So they can turn the results around quickly without transporting (or freezing) the embryos.

I'm glad this can be offered to you, I have yet to find a "downside" to doing this (they can also do a 3 day if needed.)

GL with your decision, I can share my experience in late May/june...that's when my ER/CGH/ET will hopefully happen. My clinic has been doing this since September, before that they were doing day 5 biopsy with FET later.

LaLe09 · April 2012

Ironmom2be:

Hey there!! I was lurking over here and saw your post! I was the OP about the day 5 a-CGH. It does in fact test all 24 chromosomes. The reason they can turn it around so quickly is because they test it in-house. So they can turn the results around quickly without transporting (or freezing) the embryos.

I'm glad this can be offered to you, I have yet to find a "downside" to doing this (they can also do a 3 day if needed.)

GL with your decision, I can share my experience in late May/june...that's when my ER/CGH/ET will hopefully happen. My clinic has been doing this since September, before that they were doing day 5 biopsy with FET later.

Yes! I'm so glad that I saw your initial post. And I was shocked that my clinic actually offered it. My clinic sends out the sample. They get results in 24 hours and transfer around 1 pm on day 6.

I'd love to hear how your cycle goes! I'll be looking for your updates! Good luck!

Ironmom2be · April 2012

LaLe09:
Ironmom2be:

Hey there!! I was lurking over here and saw your post! I was the OP about the day 5 a-CGH. It does in fact test all 24 chromosomes. The reason they can turn it around so quickly is because they test it in-house. So they can turn the results around quickly without transporting (or freezing) the embryos.
I'm glad this can be offered to you, I have yet to find a "downside" to doing this (they can also do a 3 day if needed.)
GL with your decision, I can share my experience in late May/june...that's when my ER/CGH/ET will hopefully happen. My clinic has been doing this since September, before that they were doing day 5 biopsy with FET later.
Yes! I'm so glad that I saw your initial post. And I was shocked that my clinic actually offered it. My clinic sends out the sample. They get results in 24 hours and transfer around 1 pm on day 6.
I'd love to hear how your cycle goes! I'll be looking for your updates! Good luck!

I'm glad I said it and you saw it, too!! That's how we all learn from each other I'm so glad it's offered to you if that's the route you end up going. So glad you asked! I'm so anxious to start my cycle...AF can't get here soon enough, lol!

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