Need some help/insight for my sister (getting ready for 1st transfer)

[mara16jade]

My sister has been battling infertility for about 4+ years. The doctors have told her, her only real chance is IVF. They told her this months ago, and they took some time to consider it.

My sister called me today and surprised me that she's going to try IVF! I had no idea. The last I talked to her, she was very quiet about it and so I didn't want to push. I'm so happy and hopeful for her. The transfer date is set for March 10th, so coming up!

She did have concerns that I was hoping maybe some of you might have some insight on?

Did you ever have genetic testing on the eggs after retrieval? Her doctor said because of her age bracket (she's 44), they recommend genetic testing to make sure the baby(ies) would be healthy. But there is a risk that they could damage/kill the egg in the process. My sister is scared since she only has 9 eggs left. Did you have any genetic testing done on your eggs? If so, did any get damaged?

And the second concern she has is the injections. She's a bit scared of injecting herself. Do any of you have tips? Good areas vs bad areas to do it? I think I once heard that there are some areas on the body that are much less painful to inject than others.

 

[Emmi]

Hello there, I had IVF twice, first time failed second resulted in my beautiful son. I was 44 when I had him. No genetic testing at all!! Our issues were male factors but on the whole, there was nothing really too wrong apart from sperm.

Injections, I was fine with needles but the outer thigh was fine for me. Some women numb the area with ice and others listen to music to stay relaxed before injections. She can also get partner to do them for her.

With the ivf journey, cut out caffeine, eat a Mediterranean diet and drink lets of water. Everyone makes such big deal of age, it's nothing I tell you ;-)

Wishing your sister the best of luck!!