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3 Blastocysts awaiting genetic testing
LinziW22
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So, I'm new to this but just wanted to share my story and see if anyone else out there is going through or has been through the same/similar scenario as me.
I was tested BRCA2 positive and we decided to go forward with PGD at Guys & St Thomas hospital in London. I was on Gonal F daily and then introduced fyremadel daily. When it was time to do my trigger shot I used Buserelin.
I had 12 eggs collected on February 12th and on Saturday 13th 7 had been fertilised.
3 embryos have made it to blastocysts therefore these are being sent for genetic testing (BRCA2). Really hoping for good results but I know it's completely out of my control and we just have to hope for the best!
I'm interested in hearing anyone else's experience and wondered how many blastocysts you had and how many of them came back normal after being tested for the mutated BRCA2 gene?
Fully aware everyone is different and I can't expect the same results but really intrigued how others have come on on their journey 😊
Linzi xx
I was tested BRCA2 positive and we decided to go forward with PGD at Guys & St Thomas hospital in London. I was on Gonal F daily and then introduced fyremadel daily. When it was time to do my trigger shot I used Buserelin.
I had 12 eggs collected on February 12th and on Saturday 13th 7 had been fertilised.
3 embryos have made it to blastocysts therefore these are being sent for genetic testing (BRCA2). Really hoping for good results but I know it's completely out of my control and we just have to hope for the best!
I'm interested in hearing anyone else's experience and wondered how many blastocysts you had and how many of them came back normal after being tested for the mutated BRCA2 gene?
Fully aware everyone is different and I can't expect the same results but really intrigued how others have come on on their journey 😊
Linzi xx
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I’m about 2 weeks behind you, going through IVF PGD at Guy’s. My hubby has the BRCA1 gene. I had the same injections as you, except we had to do a double trigger (irregular periods).
My friend went through this 6 years ago, now has a 5 & 3 year old (both gorgeous). She had 13 tested, 7 had the gene, 6 didn’t. I don’t know if there is difference in outcomes with BRCA 1&2.
Really appreciate your response, sorry to hear you have OHSS I hope you're better soon! Fantastic news that you have a good amount of embryos to be tested though 🤞
Yes I was also told 56 days, it's been 3 weeks since we were told that 3 were going for testing, feels like a life time 😂.
We just really want to know but I know we aren't the only ones, many other couples going through the same thing waiting on the same phone call!!
Thank you, I wish you all the best in your PGD journey 😊 xx
how did you get on with your transfers? hope they were successful xxx
I got my results 6th April out of the 3 blastocysts that were sent fot genetic screening 2 have come back suitable for transfer, I'm over the moon!
Unfortunately I'm on a FET waiting list as the ACU unit at Guys hospital aren't doing any transfers at the moment with COVID19 which is really frustrating but at least we know we have 2 healthy embryos and we are in for the next step.
How are you all getting on?
Linzi xx
That's excellent Hannah, so happy for you. It's nice to hear good news during this time!
I just found out about the announcement this afternoon, I also really hope this means normal activity can resume soon for us🤞.
Do you have far to travel to Guys?
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That's good! We live in Newcastle so usually a 3 hour train journey 😴 might be tempted to take the car with what's going on, we'll see when the time comes.
Let me know if you hear anything xx
I'm still waiting 🙄 xx
I'll let you know when I do hear 😊 xx
I received a phone call today and my medication should be arriving Wednesday for me to start that day then I have a scan 7th September to check my lining! So exciting. Eventually feel like things are going somewhere 😊
Linzi xx
Yes, I think you were just 3 weeks behind me so hopefully you should be hearing soon too!
I am on a shorter protocol compared to some so your medication may differ compared to mine depending when your cycle is etc but just thought I'd let you know as I know the wait is torturous.
Linzi xx