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Hello everyone,
We are considering IVF/PGD but held up on what to do with unused embryos. I would love to hear your experiences - what did you decide to do, did your thoughts change along the way (for example, I think my decision would be different if I had 2 extra embryos versus 8).
Very much looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
You may donate them or discard them. Those the the only two real options.
Donation is wonderful. You may do so anonymously. Most probably end up discarding the unused embryos.
Some people also choose to have them transferred at a point in their cycle that pregnancy could not occur. They feel this is more natural than discarding them. Best of luck for making this difficult decision.
It is a tough decision, and I didn't have any left over, but I know several lovely ladies who went the DE route who simply GUSHED at the generosity of their donors. It is a wonderful gift!
I think I would have donated if I had any left over (easy for me to say, right?) LOL.
hi! i'm still not sure what to do with my embryos! I saw you are in NY--I did it in NY too. I'll maybe donate my embryos although only 1 out of 3 was actually tested! LMK if you have any questions about doing ivf/pgd in NY--feel free to PM me.
Does anyone know if it's possible to donate openly I, e. NOT anonymously? If I ever go IVF I would only feel comfortable donating extras if I could meet & choose the potential recipients and keep in touch on a yearly basis at the least.