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45 Yrs Old, Have Done 2 Failed IVF, Only Have 3 Fertilized Eggs Left. Any Chance That Third IVF May Succeed ?

Hi. I just turned 45 and have done 2 (failed) rounds of IVF. The RE doctor was able to retrieve 12 eggs initially. On the first IVF he used 4 eggs - due to my "old age." After that failed, we did some blood work and found that my husband is positive for T & B Antibodies. We just did the second IVF attempt - I was given Lipids 5 days before the transfer, and was then on ASA, Heparin, Estrogen and progesterone. Just found out today that it failed. The previous lab work etc on me showed that I looked more like a 35yr old than 45. Since my side isn't too bad off, is there really any chance that a third IVF attempt might succeed? We only have 3 fertilized eggs left. Also, when they harvested the eggs origianllay - are there any that are actually left behind that might be grown for a future attempt?
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
If the total number of eggs retrieved, have been used in the previous 2 attempts, and the remainder would be used now, then there would not be any left that might be regrown.
You have to have fresh stimulation and egg harvesting.
If the lab work showed that you have a good ovarian reserve, do not lose hope , as there is always a chance of conception.
All the best.
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45 Yrs Old, Have Done 2 Failed IVF, Only Have 3 Fertilized Eggs Left. Any Chance That Third IVF May Succeed ?

Hello Thanks for your query. If the total number of eggs retrieved, have been used in the previous 2 attempts, and the remainder would be used now, then there would not be any left that might be regrown. You have to have fresh stimulation and egg harvesting. If the lab work showed that you have a good ovarian reserve, do not lose hope , as there is always a chance of conception. All the best.