October 2019 · Birth reported
Case at a glance
- Age described
- 35
- Earlier retrieval
- 19 eggs, of which 6 were mature
- Earlier embryo result
- No blastocyst
- INCITA retrieval
- 14 eggs
- Blastocysts developed
- 11
- Screening results described
- 5 normal results among 8 tested blastocysts
- Outcome recorded
- Birth in October 2019
Why another assessment was sought
The patient was 35 when the history was described. A previous retrieval in Thailand had produced 19 eggs, but only six were mature and no blastocyst developed. After that experience, donor eggs had been suggested and she had started considering donor arrangements.
At INCITA, the team reviewed the medical history and examination findings before recommending another attempt with her own eggs. The decision was based on this patient’s assessment rather than on egg number alone.
A second own-egg pathway
The INCITA stimulation cycle took place in October 2018. Fourteen eggs were retrieved, and the laboratory cultured eleven blastocysts. Eight of those blastocysts were selected for chromosome screening; five had normal reported findings.
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| Stage | Earlier treatment | INCITA treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs retrieved | 19 | 14 |
| Mature eggs stated | 6 | Not specified in the narrative |
| Blastocysts | 0 | 11 |
| Embryos screened | Not stated | 8 |
| Normal screening findings | Not stated | 5 |
The figures describe successive stages rather than interchangeable measures. The number retrieved is separate from maturity, blastocyst development and the eventual screening result.
Transfer and follow-up
A transfer was successful, and the family welcomed a baby on 6 October 2019. The case records a birth outcome after this own-egg treatment pathway.
Preparing a similar consultation
When seeking review after poor egg maturity or no blastocysts, bring the stimulation, trigger, retrieval and laboratory records. These allow the team to examine where the earlier cycle stopped and discuss which questions need further assessment. Read about reviewing unsuccessful IVF and immature egg assessment.
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This is an individual account. Results depend on the patient and treatment circumstances and do not predict another person’s outcome.