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Re: 2 blastocyst transfered, but only 1 miscarried?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 09:45:03 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>After IVF transfer of 2 really nice blastocyst 10 days ago, I got what I
>thought was my period this morning (day of scheduled HCG test). We did
>the blood serum HCG test anyway, which showed a low positive (6). I am
>taking another test in 2 days to see if the HCG # increases, but I am
>not sure that I can stand the next few days.
>
>The clinic said that they have experienced multiple transfers, where
>only 1 miscarries, but the other transfered blastocyst successfully
>implants.
>
>My question is how likely is that? I am experiencing a fairly heavy
>flow, moderate to severe cramping early this morning with start of
>cycle, but much less now. Flow is still strong.
>
>This is my second IVF attempt. I would prefer not to foster false hope
>at this point and just move on if that is the inevitable, but I don't
>want to remove all hope if it is a possibility either!

As I stated earlier, with an HCG of 6 at ten days post implantation things do not seem very promising... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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