After a failed retrieval and two poorly grade embryos (3BC+ and 2CB-), this patient had back-to-back success: her first transfer at 38 led to a son, and the second at 40 is now a 12-week pregnancy.
IVF Success: Poor quality embryo
Stories where patients became pregnant from lower-graded embryos often dismissed as having low potential.
💬 These stories are part of the Uterine Wall of Fame — a growing collection of real IVF success stories submitted by patients who faced challenging scenarios like poor-quality embryos or low AMH. The UWOF is a project by Remembryo / Embryoman, a site that highlights new IVF research. All UWOF posts are free to access (no subscription required).
⚠️ These stories are personal experiences, not medical advice or scientific evidence. Success stories are more likely to be shared than unsuccessful ones, so they should not be interpreted as proof that a treatment works. Always discuss treatment decisions with your doctor.
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⚠️ These stories are personal experiences, not medical advice or scientific evidence. Success stories are more likely to be shared than unsuccessful ones, so they should not be interpreted as proof that a treatment works. Always discuss treatment decisions with your doctor.
✍️ Have a story to share? Submit your story.
Rosie from Edinburgh conceived after 5 years, 5 failed transfers, and 3 retrievals — thanks to a Day 6 CC embryo. She’s now 20 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.
After being rejected by two clinics due to very low AMH and endometriosis, Jessica gave birth from a 6-cell Day 3 embryo labeled “very poor quality”—and later conceived naturally again.
After a pregnancy loss due to a genetic condition, this parent endured five IVF cycles, genetic screening (PGT-M), and a single transfer of a Day 7 5CC embryo — who is now a healthy 14-month-old daughter.
A low-grade 5CB euploid embryo led to a healthy pregnancy and much-wanted baby, following diminished ovarian reserve, three IVF cycles, and three early losses.
After a failed cycle with an aneuploid embryo and a history of endometriosis and tubal removal, a 4CC euploid embryo led to the birth of a healthy baby girl.
With most embryos arresting and one cycle already failed, a patient transferred three fragmented day 3 embryos—and welcomed a healthy baby girl.
A grade C blastocyst led to a healthy birth for a 39-year-old patient, even after discouraging IUI and grading outcomes.
After three retrievals and repeated embryo fragmentation by Day 2, a single poor quality blastocyst developed and led to the birth of a healthy baby boy.
A downgraded 4BC embryo led to pregnancy for a 37-year-old patient, after two failed FETs with higher-graded euploid embryos and a shift in protocol.
After four retrievals and several failed transfers, a frozen 4BC embryo that didn’t fully re-expand after thawing led to a healthy 21-week pregnancy and normal NIPT and anatomy scan results.