Only 1 of 9 Mature Eggs Fertilized with ICSI — Feeling Devastated
I’m feeling really disappointed and overwhelmed after our Day 1 fertilization report. We retrieved 21 eggs, initially had 9 mature, but only 1 fertilized normally with ICSI (2PN). The clinic said 7 more eggs matured today and were inseminated with ICSI afterward, so we are still waiting to hear about those.
The embryologist mentioned they suspect there may be an issue with calcium activation related to the sperm, but they are not certain. They said if we do another cycle they may recommend assisted oocyte activation.
I think what has been hardest emotionally is that I had so many follicles going into retrieval, so I really thought we would end up with several embryos. Watching the numbers drop so quickly has been heartbreaking. I honestly don’t know if I can mentally handle another retrieval cycle after this one.
Has anyone had extremely low fertilization on Day 1 and still ended up with blasts or a successful transfer? Also, has anyone dealt with suspected calcium activation/oocyte activation deficiency with ICSI?
Would really appreciate hearing others’ experiences because I feel very alone and discouraged right now.
Eggs:
9 were A graded
7 were B graded
We did all the diagnostic tests beforehand and they told us they saw no concerns and that it was unexplained infertility.