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Low post thaw count
ualtigger
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Hi, Scott (guessing it'll be you to answer):
I had a failed IUI back in May 2009. When I got the paper work from the andrology lab, it stated that my vial only had 6.3 million versus the 10 million that CCB guarantees the vial to have. So I have two questions:
1. Will I be getting a refund for that vial?
2. I have two other vials in storage here in Chicago from the same donor. If the results are the same when I go for my next IUI, will I be able to obtain a refund for those as well?
Thanks for your help
I had a failed IUI back in May 2009. When I got the paper work from the andrology lab, it stated that my vial only had 6.3 million versus the 10 million that CCB guarantees the vial to have. So I have two questions:
1. Will I be getting a refund for that vial?
2. I have two other vials in storage here in Chicago from the same donor. If the results are the same when I go for my next IUI, will I be able to obtain a refund for those as well?
Thanks for your help
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Sorry to hear about your situation. Usually low post thaw counts are a result of differing counting technique between labs or the rewashing of an IUI vial. Regardless, please contact Melonee Evans (mevans@cryobank.com). She will work with your physician to determine the specifics of your vials and help with the refund process if necesary. She can also answer any other questions you may have (including your vials in storage).
Best of luck,
Scott
CCB
Thanks CCB answer man!! :)
Scott
CCB
How can I find out what my donor's attractiveness rating is? He is 11014.
Thanks, hon.
The reality is that these numbers are now assigned by a single individual from a single picture after a donor has been qualified by a team of coordinators who have all met him and agreed that he is attractive enough to make the "cut". The attractiveness scale is really only meant to help our donor matching consultants differentiate between a selected group of donors a client has picked -- not define a donor's looks against our entire catalog or the general population.
So, the question is, how much stock do you really want to place on one person's opinion of someone's attractiveness who they have never met?
After all that, if you still really need to know, you can contact our Client Services Department for more information.
Good luck,
Scott
CCB
Went in for my second IUI today... will let you know how things turn out!!
Scott
Let's hope that the third time is the charm!
Scott
CCB
Will keep you posted CCB answer man.
Scott
While I don't think changing donors will necessarily increase your chances, it certainly can't hurt either. If you do decide to change, maybe there is a new and even better donor who wasn't available before -- and that is why you haven't been successful yet. It could all be one big silver lining.
All the best,
Scott
CCB
Yes. However, you should consult with your physician and varify the vial type he/she would prefer you to use. Also, not all donors have ART vials, so make sure they are availble before making any definite plans.
Not just fingers this time -- I'm crossing my toes (double the luck).
:-)
Scott
Decided to take a break for a while... going to be trying again in May just like my first try :-). And decided to stick with "Mark" :-). Hope you still have everything crossed for me.
Taking a break is sometimes a really good idea. Multiple consecutive attempts tend to get more and more stressful (not to mention expensive). Just relax and give your batteries a chance to recharge.
I'll uncross for a few weeks and save it for May.
All the best,
Scott
Let you know when you can cross them again!!
;-)
Scott
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