how many embryos should I transfer??

Does anyone know what the rates are as far as twins surviving?  What about the percentage of success IVF of one even though 2 embryos were transferred??

My husband and I are trying to decide how many embryos to transfer.

[snowsseven]

All the research I have done shows that the number of embryos should be decided based on your age and how many times you have tried IVF previously.  If you are under 35 and have never tried IVF before, they suggest 2.  It also may be determined by what your provider will transfer.  I have read that many states will not allow more than 2 embryos to be transfered because of the risks with multiple births.

Good luck in deciding.  My husband will be transferring 2 in Sept.

[mommyluv02]

your doc should recomend a number for you they wont do more then 4 but most wont do more then two but it is all up to you i think two would be safe as the most you would probably get is two and that could be manigable. good luck I hope that you get what you want

[SDteacher]

Thanks!  
I am 35 (closer to 36) and this will be our first transfer.  We would really like one baby but 2 would be a blessing as well.  This will be our first child as well.

I am very excited!

[shishka]

I went through 2 IVFs before and my RE put 2 embryos each time. Because of my age he said it would be risky to put more. I was 29 ar the time. (now 30)  Now I am doing my 3rd IVF. Tommorow is my ER. My doctor is considering 3 this time.

I think your RE should advise on how many embryos to transfer,  probably 2 or 3.

Good luck

[SDteacher]

Thanks everyone.  I think 2 would be a good choice as well.  One will be terribly depressing if it doesn't work out. I think for my first time 3 is too risky.
My DH agrees (thank g-d).  I have been reading your entries to my question ALOUD to him.  THANKS!!!!!!
8-)

[javajess]

I am 38 years old, my RE transfered 3 on a 4 day transfer after PGD, I am now 8weeks 2 day pregnant with TWINS!  Good luck to you!!

[ZevasMom]

I was 32 when we did IVF.  My RE transferred 2 embryos (the RE said he only transfers 2 if they are excellent quality - otherwise 3).  I was pregnant with twins, but lost one at 6 weeks (before seeing the heartbeat).  I bled like crazy (with clots), sorry if tmi.  I was sure that I had lost both... But, Praise God, my little DD is a stinker (just like me) and clung on for dear life!  She will be 11 months old tomorrow!

We tried a FET earlier this year.  The RE said the embryos looked excellent, he transferred 3.  Normally he said he would transfer 2, but all 3 were frozen in the same "straw".  Unfortunately, none took.  

Best of luck to you!  Keep us posted!

[2yeartry]

Be very careful making this decision. It really depends on your age and egg quality.

[hopngfortwns08]

i'm 31 and my doc says he will transfer 2 only. good luck!

[lilian69]

I  tranferred 3 embryos on Tuesday afternoon.....They were all high quality and were implanted on day 5 after retrieval........Today(Friday) i did a home pregnancy test(I KNOW...I WAS NOT SUPPOSED TOO BUT THE WAIT IS KILLING ME!!!!!!!) the test came back negative just as the nurse called that all my hormone level was "supposed to be excellent" Is it just too soon? I did just had my 40th birthday  and know the chances are slim of conceiving a child this late(i did have my first child 19 years ago and had no problems @ all . Anybody any advice?