Bikram as prep for IVF #2

happygirl1013

So I'm doing everything I can to lose some pounds before the next round of IVF (I'm currently not on any fertility meds and won't be until March), because my first cycle left me with a few extra pounds that I'm not comfortable with.  I went to bikram yesterday for the first time in a while, and during a few of the poses they say it's good for your reproductive system.  As IF ladies, what is the general thought about believing that bikram can actually help with reproductive system, and even IVF?  (Note, i plan on stopped bikram at least a week before stims start)

jlr96

Not sure what other RE's say but mine says no Bikram.  My acupuncturist says the same.  I started doing regular yoga & the studio I use offers some mellow classes.  The class I usually go to is called "Progressive Mellow" & we do many of the poses outlined in the fertility yoga books I have ordered.  There was a Fertility Yoga class offered at my studio in November but it was cancelled due to low enrollment.  The teacher that was going to teach that class recommended I order Fertility Yoga & it has some really good info in it.  She also recommended Fully Fertile which is another good one.  Hope this helps! 

happygirl1013

@jrl96, thanks for your insights.  No bikram even when you're not on any fertility meds?  I edited my post to help clarify that I'm not close to any stim cycles and plan on stop before my cycle begins.  

jlr96

Oh, maybe then.  I'm not sure about it if you are not in the middle of a cycle:)  My RE says absolutely not during the 2ww (of course) & my acupuncturist says I need to focus on relaxing & "meditative" yoga leading up to an IVF cycle.  I say do whatever you & your RE are comfortable with! 

RunCC37

I tried one Bikram Yoga class a few years ago and hated it!! I definitely overheated and felt sick throughout the class. 

I have a fertility yoga DVD that is pretty neat. The poses are supposed to "increase the blood flow to the reproductive organs." Whether or not that is true, I still find the meditations to be relaxing. 

pblge

I think the hot part of Bikram is the problem--same reason we're not supposed to be in hot tubs or really hot baths. It can also be very dehydrating. The heat and fluid imbalance could actually have serious effects on the reproductive processes. Gentler yoga is likely fabulous, but I'd worry about some of the poses towards the end of stims when your ovaries are swollen and tender. Has anyone asked their doctor about that?