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Fet success rate6/8/2023 People often ask about taking pain medication We recommend that you only take paracetamol at the recommended dose and not on a long-term basis unless you have discussed it with your doctor. You should continue to take any medications as advised by your Apricity advisor, including luteal support drugs and folic acid.Īt your initial appointments, you’d have been asked about any other medications you already take, and your consultant will have given you advice about whether any of your medications can affect IVF treatment, conception or pregnancy. You should have a comprehensive plan for the medication you need to take throughout your treatment. Is there anything I should take after the embryo transfer? Your doctor or Apricity advisor can make additional recommendations tailored to your case. Very hot baths, saunas and steam rooms, or any activities which significantly raise your core temperature are NOT recommended. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness techniques can be very helpful. Excessive stress can have an adverse effect on fertility and health in general and so it’s important to try and relax in whatever way suits you and as much as possible. Fertility treatment can be physically and emotionally stressful and the fast pace of modern life can be stressful enough already. The two-week wait between embryo transfer and a pregnancy test is a time for you to look after yourself. You can return to your normal day-to-day life, but being mindful that you should take it a little easy, give yourself a break, and get enough rest and relaxation. There is no evidence to support total bed rest to improve implantation rates and total bed rest is associated with other health risks. We recommend that you avoid strenuous activity around the time of embryo transfer. Drinking plenty of water – around two litres, though this includes other liquids in your diet – is always recommended. It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the IVF process, and especially in these early stages of implantation and pregnancy. You can talk to your doctor or Apricity advisor who can give dietary advice or recommend supplements if you’re concerned about meeting your nutritional needs during your treatment and beyond. You should ensure you have a balanced intake of essential nutrients. It’s also important to maintain a good intake of calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Like in pregnancy, avoid high risk foods like unpasteurised cheeses and those fish associated with heavy metal content, such as shark and marlin. Here are some of the most frequently asked:Įvidence supports the positive effect of a balanced, healthy diet on conception and pregnancy.Īs a general advice, a woman trying to conceive should follow a diet suitable for pregnancy: lots of fruit and vegetables (always wash well any vegetables that will be eaten raw), good sources of fibre, complex carbohydrates, and protein. We get lots of questions about embryo transfer, and whether there’s anything you can do around this time to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. These changes are driven by hormones that are either produced naturally or administered via medication depending on the type of treatment. The lining of the womb undergoes changes to receive the embryo(s). During an embryo transfer, an embryo or embryos are released into the cavity of the womb with the use of a very thin tube, called embryo transfer catheter, that passes through the vagina and the cervix.
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