What Should You Avoid After Embryo Transfer?

In Vitro Fertilization or IVF treatment in India, is an assisted reproductive technology that brings happiness to countless couples across the globe. It involves retrieving mature eggs from women's ovaries, fertilizing them in a special laboratory, and placing the embryos in the uterus.

The embryo transfer procedure requires utmost attention and care even after it is over. So, here are five things you need to avoid to not damage your chances of a successful pregnancy.

Skipping Medications

Progesterone plays a crucial role throughout the IVF treatment and is also responsible for supporting embryo implantation, which results in successful pregnancy. Therefore, doctors recommend or prescribe Progesterone medications to several women. They need to continue taking those medications in the early weeks of their IVF transfer. However, some may be recommended to continue the medicines after embryo transfer.

We can understand there will be days and times when you wish to stop consuming them, but trust us; it is not a great idea to stop medications without consulting your gynecologist. In case you face difficulty while taking vaginal suppositories or progesterone injections or if they seem annoying, please consult our experts immediately.

Taking the Pregnancy Test Immediately

You might be excited to know whether you have finally conceived or not, but taking a pregnancy test immediately after embryo transfer is a bad idea. The possibility that the test results will be false is high. This is because the IVF procedure involves using fertility medicines like hCG, which can give a false result of not being pregnant or being pregnant.

Instead, you need to be patient and wait for the hCG production through placenta cells to ensure correct results. It generally takes about two weeks for the hCG to double from the day of embryo transfer and peaks anywhere between 8-11 weeks, which is then detected by the test if it is more than 25 mIU/ml.

Ignoring Symptoms

Even if the embryo transfer or the IVF procedure, in general, went smoothly, there are chances your body might signal some symptoms later on. The most common ones are bloating, dizziness, blood clotting, and abdominal pain, which are okay to ignore. However, suppose it is a case of severe abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. In that case, there are chances you may develop OHSS, i.e., Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and if ignored, it can get worse.

So, immediately seek medical attention from our best IVF doctor in India if you gain weight or experience unbearable pain in your stomach area.

Dealing with Some Chemicals or Products

Several studies show that chemicals present in cosmetics can negatively affect women's hormones and their reproductive system. There are several EDCs (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals) that can be a cause of infertility, disturbance in ovarian functions, and even miscarriages. So, here's a tabulated list of products you need to be careful with.

Consuming Unhealthy Beverages and Foods

Diet is one of the crucial factors affecting successful pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to be careful of what you consume after embryo transfer. It is highly recommended to avoid alcohol, sodas, and beverages containing alcohol as it can affect embryo implantation. You should also avoid eating processed food, junk or fast food, and soft cheese as they contain enhancements and preservatives, which are extremely harmful to your health after the embryo transfer.

Instead, consume healthy fat and protein. Lastly, make sure to have a detailed discussion about your diet with our nutritionist.

A Note from Sunflower Infertility & IVF Clinic

Small actions and choices can affect your dream of becoming a parent. Avoiding the five things discussed above rather than complicating the case is best. Also, remember that every woman's pregnancy and IVF journey is different, and what works for others might not be the best option for you. So, make sure to consult the best IVF specialist in India at Sunflower Hospital.