Infertility

IVF Dos & Don'ts

There might be a thread like this somewhere, but I didn't see a recent one, so I thought I would start one.  Instead of my usual googling (where I get soooo many different answers,) I would rather hear from all of you about IVF dos/ don'ts in general.  For example, what are your thoughts about caffeine during stims?  I reduced it last time, but didn't completely cut it out.  This time I reduced it as well, but today I didn't even get my morning cup of coffee because I started to second guess what to do.  Then, I got a killer headache.  Which leads to the next do/ don't...I took tylenol because the nurse says tylenol products are fine.  What about sex during stims?  I think it's fine, but what do you all think?
Me: 33, DH: 40
July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
Froze 5 Blasts
DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
Back to try for Baby #2 :)


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Re: IVF Dos & Don'ts

  • I do both. 
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    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • I have one cup of coffee a day and I'm not giving it up. I do love my Chardonnay but I did stop drinking after the holidays (I did have one glass of white wine two weeks ago as a "going away party" for not being able to drink for a year! But I've been really good cutting out the super bad stuff! I'm making sure to take all my vitamins and walking the dogs more (we have a nice grassy yard so sometimes we don't walk them). I will take Tylenol only when needed and half the recommended dose. I also do acupucture and meditation. My doctor never gave me any instructions - nothing about my weight or exercise or sex. So I'm just using my best judgement. I'm curious to see what others are doing! 
    Me: 37 / Hubs: 42
    TTC: April 2013
    DOR: AMH .3 - 1.31 (it varies); FSH: 5.1
    Clinic NMCSD
    IUI #1 July/Aug 2016
    IVF #1 Sep/Oct Microdose Lupron Protocol - IVF cancelled only 1 follicle
    IVF #2 Feb/Mar Antagonist protocol w/estrogen priming - 0 eggs retrieved (empty follicle syndrome) 
    Donor Egg Cycle as soon as we find a match
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  • I gave up caffeine and alcohol for 2 months prior to stims. I will have a decaf americano occasionally, still has a small amount to help with the hormone headache. 

    My office specifically said no sex once I started ganirelix because of the risk of torsion which how large my ovaries were. Plus I was so uncomfortable H probably would have had it chopped off if he came near me. 

    In prep for IVF I also did no dairy, grains, sugar, soy or processed foods and stayed organic if possible. I enjoy all the good foods after ER for two weeks and am back on no dairy or sugar as it's supposed to be inflammatory 
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    BFP #1: 1.22.16                 MMC: 2.29.16 ( tetrasomy 11, partial deletion 1, XXX) D&C: 3.2.16
    BFP #2: 4.14.16                 CP: 4.17.16
    BFP #3: 6.10.2016             CP: 6.17.16
    RE appt: 6.27.2016- saline sono all clear
    Progenity: + carrier Tay-Sachs, Gaucher's, hemachromatosis. DH: carrier Alpha 1 anti-trypsin
    PCOS, hypothyroid, MTHFR, hx of LEEP in 2006
    Clomid + TI Cycle #1: 50mg Trigger 8.24.2016- BFN
    Clomid 75mg + IUI#1 9.25.2016- BFP #4 10/6
    Beta #1 15   Beta #2 38    Beta #3- 71     beta #4 171   Beta # 5- 21  Natural MC 10/21
    HSG- clear
    IVF Jan 2017
    Egg Retrieval 1.22.17: 32 eggs retrieved,29 mature, 24 fertilized, 14 to blastocyst for biopsy
    PGS results: 4 PGS normal 2 XX, 2 XY
    FET: 3.13.2017 for 2 PGS embryos
    Beta#1: 3.24.2017......... 78; Beta # 2 241; Beta #3 4198
    Baby BOY due 11.29.2017
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  • My RE said caffeine and wine are fine, sex was only a no for at least 2 days before egg retrieval (so hubby had good sperm), then after transfer they said sex WAS ok but said many don't for a few days. Lighter activity but they don't do bed rest.

    I unintentionally gave up coffee (had a terrible flu and afterwards it tasted gross so I just stopped), sex sounded miserable while bloated lol, and I kept it easy for a day after transfer but that's about all life would allow. I also gave up wine but only because I was falling asleep by 8pm, didn't need wine to worsen it. So though my RE said all those things are fine, I did give them up. Oh and Tylenol only, they did stress that a few times. They really felt you should keep busy and that helped keep my mind off things :)
  • I love reading all of these!  I feel a little better about the caffeine and might get my iced dunkin coffee tomorrow...today I really wanted to!  I switched to a small instead of medium, and I'm pretty sure iced is more watery than hot anyway.  I haven't drank alcohol since stims, and I don't plan to unless a glass of wine MAYBE.  My problem is I either need to drink or not drink lol...one glass is useless to me.  It's all so stressful because it's like if you do something "wrong" you feel guilty..ugh!
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • I've never heard "only Tylenol" until you are definitely pregnant. It makes zero sense to worry about pain relievers this early. You aren't sharing blood until 7-8 weeks when you actually have a working placenta, so ibuprofen is fine. Just like alcohol is fine....for women. It's actually MEN who should abstain for up to 7 weeks prior to procreation. They've found similar rates of FAS with male mice who had alcohol (when the female mice didn't) as occurs in the general population. 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

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    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • has anyone's doctor said no baths during the stims? I know why they say no after the ER/before the ET/FET, but what about in the early part of the stim cycle?
  • @PoeMasque Do you happen to have a link to that study about males and alcohol weeks before procreation? I strongly believe in this but husband is adamant it's stupid and he won't abide. We had endless arguments about it..
  • I was told no sex or exercise of any kind during stimulation. Limit caffeine to 2 cups of coffee. (I usually have 2 coffee and 1-2 tea, so I'm going to cut that down in some combo of the 2). I'm suppose to drink 96oz of water a day to help avoid OHSS I guess. I got a water drinking app to keep track of what I'm drinking and work towards 96oz as a goal by the start of stim.  I'm not doing any other special dietary changes otherwise. I'm a low-carb paleo style eatter, so I'll be having water, coconut water, salty snacks instead of sports drinks.
  • I was also told Tylenol only, since ibuprofen contains blood thinners and may thin out the uterine lining. My RE wanted me to get down to 1-2 servings of caffeine a day if possible, but other than that, she is pretty casual about restrictions. The only rule my clinic has about sex is that it has to be protected sex only (which we don't usually follow...oops). 
  • I was also told Tylenol only for the same reason as @srh18 and my nurse also taking ibuprofen can have an impact on the follicles growing during IVF. My Re said to limit caffeine and that if having a glass of wine helps to de-stress, she would rather have someone have a glass of wine that be super stressed!
  • @caseyw8784 I didn't hear any rule about during stims so I think ok! Don't quote me :) hot baths are my ultimate relaxer so I took them till I was told to stop, and started back to just a bit cooler a few days after transfer.
  • Hello
    I was told a glass of coffee and wine were ok. But no alcohol after transfer. Also I'm a triathlete and I was told I could workout until a few days before retrieval and then take it light and to stop if I felt any discomfort. As for Tylenol versus ibuprofen I was told only Tylenol because it's a blood thinner and can induce ovulation. Baths are ok until after ER because they could cause infection. I tend to bend the rules a bit and my husband gets on me so I have asked my nurse all of these questions to know what I can get away with. But I was very strict that he didn't drink two weeks before he gave his sample. And we were told protected sex was ok but I'm so bloated I'm not feeling it. 
  • I've cut down on caffeine, to about a cup of coffee a day (maybe a cup of tea in the afternoon), and I intend to go to half-caf when we get closer.  But in the past, I've cut it out completely, well ahead of the cycle, so I didn't have to deal with withdrawal.  But I'm convinced that a little doesn't hurt.

    I've also cut down on alcohol.  My wife cut it out *almost* completely for the 3 months leading to retrieval (we're retrieving her eggs, transferring embryo to me), since it takes 3 months to grow an egg, and we're fighting old age (both over 35).  So we want to do whatever we can to help with egg quality.

    She's also going to avoid sugar, and lean away from too much starchy carbs during stims.  Blood sugar spikes aren't great for growing follicles.
    Me- 39 (turning 40 in April), TTC for the first time ever (since Jan 2015), low ovarian reserve
    Married 3/14/14 to my wonderful wife, but her sperm count is rather low
    TTC with frozen donor sperm and science

    7 IUIs, 7 BFNs.
    2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs.
    Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire.
    Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus!  
    fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP! 
    Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)

  • @caseyw8784 -I only was told to not take baths after transfer.  

    Overall, I wasn't given any rules about stimming!  Except the "only tylenol products."  That's why I am curious and feel like I'm always looking stuff up.
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • Here's a tmi question....what about laxatives?  I actually asked my nurse about stool softeners during stims...she said they're fine.  
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • Hi ladies, new here. I really like this dos and don'ts since I am getting ready for ER on 3/28. Doc told me no smoking, no caffeine (max 1 cup of decaf a day), avoid alcohol, Exercise light 30 min/day like brisk walking, eat berries, cook food less, no donuts or pastry, lower red meat consumption and use olive oil (add 15 different pills for vitamins)....with all this it sounds my Doc is the most restricting! I am on a mission and I am doing it ALL, I have lost 14 pounds already...all for the project B (baby) as I call it...

    I am on my ivf#1...any clues for when we start the injections? I am petrified and I think my DH will faint as he hates needles and blood. Anyone hired a nurse or found an alternative non-husband? I feel if I push it he will do it but I worry after all this his libido will just walk out of the door...I don't know if there is a way to keep romance throughout this. It is certainly hard for us.

    anyway, all advice welcome.

    Me: 38 - DH:43
    TTC #1 since Aug 2014 (wedding night)
    dx: unexplained (low motility not helping)
    rx: Clomid 150 & IUI (third round) All BFN
    currently working on ivf#1
  • My RE advised that during stims I could continue to have 1 cup of coffee a day, a glass of wine here and there and he even said I could contine to work out wth weights and do light cardio. I stopped exercise 2 days before the ER though and have been taking a break from it. If you are worried about caffine intake and headaches my advice is to have the one cup of coffee every day (I do) but I try not to totally finish it. I find that it helps to keep the headaches away. 1/2 - 3/4 of a cup of coffee I think is ok. After all, you are allowed one cup a day when pregnant. Hope this helps and good luck 
  • @Spaniard I was able to do all shots by myself, my trigger was still in my stomach so not sure if that's normal but what my clinic did :) my husband seemed to want to help but then the day came and the thought of it made him physically ill. Which stressed me out obviously! Our deal was I do the shots and he fully made dinner during that time :) if we would've had the trigger somewhere that I couldn't reach he said he'd deal but I was ready to call my sister since it was so important that it be done right, and progesterone I opted for the gel inserts. So it can be done on your own :)
  • I slowly weened myself off caffeine and switched to decaf, on some days that i need a little boost I have half caf.

    Wine I had sporadically through my first two cycles, then went cold turkey on my third, I also did Whole Life Challenge and cut wheat, sugar and dairy

    i had terrible constipation after my 2nd retrieval so I started taking a daily probiotic in the lead up to my 3rd to help, Dr said that was all fine

    IVF#1 Sep 2016 (4 eggs retrieved, 2 matured, 0 transferred due to DNA breakdown)
    IVF#2 Nov 2016:  Estrogen &  Ganirelix.   Stimming: Loprun, Follistim, Menopur. (7 eggs retrieved. 3 matured. 0 transferred due to PGD results)

    IVF#3 Feb 2017: Estrogen priming. Menopur, Follistim and HGH

  • @Spaniard no donuts?  booooo

    Also, I was able to do all my shots myself.  It's intimidating at first but very manageable once you get the hang of it.  
    History and blog link in spoiler
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    2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 
    2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
    moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
    Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP!  baby boy born 8/22/18

    May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
    Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
    May 2020 FET; BFN
    July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
    Oct 2020 BFP! 

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  • @Spaniard do the shots yourself. The clinic should provide an "injection class" to show you how to do it. I also recommend watching YouTube. I would never allow my husband to give me shots, even though he was a trained EMT/first responder in the military - and a cop for 21 years. I don't understand why anyone would have their husbands give them shots unless its the progesterone which is hard to reach. i know a lot of ladies here do it but I never understood why. It's not that big of a deal. 
    Me: 37 / Hubs: 42
    TTC: April 2013
    DOR: AMH .3 - 1.31 (it varies); FSH: 5.1
    Clinic NMCSD
    IUI #1 July/Aug 2016
    IVF #1 Sep/Oct Microdose Lupron Protocol - IVF cancelled only 1 follicle
    IVF #2 Feb/Mar Antagonist protocol w/estrogen priming - 0 eggs retrieved (empty follicle syndrome) 
    Donor Egg Cycle as soon as we find a match
  • @Spaniard, most shots (at first) go in your belly.  You can totally do those yourself.  They don't even hurt that much-- just an annoying sting.

    The IM shots have to go into muscle, and it's good to have help with those (since they go in the back/hip area).  But if you don't have help, you can still totally do it yourself.  Spend some time on youtube, searching for PIO injections.  Lots of badass ladies get it done! 

    I once did a IM shot in my work bathroom.  Just think of Xena, or Buffy, or GI Jane, or any tough woman you admire-- you can do it!
    Me- 39 (turning 40 in April), TTC for the first time ever (since Jan 2015), low ovarian reserve
    Married 3/14/14 to my wonderful wife, but her sperm count is rather low
    TTC with frozen donor sperm and science

    7 IUIs, 7 BFNs.
    2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs.
    Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire.
    Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus!  
    fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP! 
    Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)

  • @Spaniard -have you ever seen this website: https://freedommedteach.com/eng/

    It shows videos of how to self-administer all shots.  My clinic prescribed me numbing patches and lidocaine, so that helped so much.  Some women use ice to numb the area.  And I hear ya about the lack of romance through all of this.  My poor husband is so tired of it all.  He's actually done it before in his previous marriage.  It's kind of a battle...ughhhhh.

    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • I cut out caffeine a year ago and so that wasn't an issue for me during stims.
    I did have an occasional glass of wine, but I was also dead on my feet asleep by 8pm after like day 3 of stims so there wasn't much time for it lol. 
    My nurse told me to start taking a stool softener/miralax about 4 days into stims bc I am prone to being stopped up anyway (sorry tmi), I literally didn't think they worked at the time but I've since learned they do  and should be used sparingly(again sorry tmi).
    Nurse said no exercise as of doing stims, risk of ovarian tortion etc. 
    overall stims weren't too bad, after ER I was beyond bloated and literally could not wear normal pants for almost 2 weeks after. We will do our first transfer in a few months so I have no insights that far into the process lol. 

    Together Let Us Seek the Heights


  • liljoy-2liljoy-2 member
    edited March 2017
    @Spaniard I had a nurse come home and administer all shots, I wanted to make sure it is done right, and wanted to avoid additional stress for me, since I have needle anxiety. But they are easy to do if subq. 

    Having been through moderate OHSS after ER, I can say it's not a bad idea to always ask your RE about your E2 level, size/number of follicles and if they are elevated, express concerns about OHSS (they may switch the protocol a bit depending on that). I was in the situation where RE was "oops, I probably should have done x, y, z instead in retrospect"...ugh, thank you very much. 

    Another thing I learnt though 2 IVFs and 5 months of visits to the clinic is that they don't know a lot, the science is very incipient, and it's more of a trial and error for most of them. Read a lot and ask questions. 
  • OMG I am reading this thread with the worst caffeine withdrawal headache. :(  My RE said no alcohol OR caffeine after I start BCP (which is today), and you guys and your more-relaxed doctors are making me want to slip a little..

    Me: 34 ("unexplained IF"), DH: 40 (he is fine!), Married since 2013, 2 cats :)

    TTC since Aug 2014

    May 2016: laproscopy, found & removed moderate (stage III) endo (largest growth was on R ovary)

    Summer/Fall 2016: 3x IUI w/ clomid & trigger shot, 3x BFN

    Jan 2017: 2 months of lupron depot to quiet endo (ugh). Done!

    March 2017: IVF #1 (antagonist) Cancelled/converted to IUI #4 on 3/31/17, CP :/

    May 2017: IVF #1, try 2 (Lupron added). ER 5/23 (14 retrieved, 11 mature, 10 fertilized, 3 blasts frozen, 2 PGS normal). FET in late July!

  • Thanks to this thread I no longer feel guilty having my one cup of caffeine a day :)  I will continue to stay away from alcohol though :(
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • My Dr told me to cut the caffeine out completely, because it would affect my follicle count, and it sure did.  I went from 2 follicles to 9, before I ever started the stims, and at age 47, with only one ovary making most of those, this made a huge difference.  Seems weird that it is okay to drink wine, but not caffeine.  Cutting out the caffeine was hard- I slept for a couple of days pretty much, but then it was all fine and I don't miss it.   Anyway, the ACF change was enough to convince me.

    me: 47, single, Known Donor/good friend
    Egg Retrieval 2013 , later unsuccessful thaw and fertilization. starting from the beginning.
    mini IVF, this March, 1 Happy Embryo in the freezer
    Mini IVF May, ER on the 19th
  • PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    edited March 2017
    I'm perplexed by the ibuprofen information people are given. NSAIDS actually inhibit ovulation (which is why we take ganirelix right?!) although only when taken for 10 days in a row at a particular point in the cycle (https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/news-and-analysis/news/nsaid-use-may-prevent-fertile-women-from-ovulating/20068779.article). Plus I was told to take a baby aspirin daily in order to keep my blood thinner. I'm not advocating for extensive ibuprofen use, just curious as to why Tylenol is pushed so hard (it's also an NSAID!) My clinic didn't say anything about either of these meds. 

    here's a link to the mouse study https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140214075405.htm

    I was told no running or activities that could cause torsion, walking and stationary bike were the only activities I was told I could do once I start stims. We were also told 1-2 drinks were fine (although I'm going to insist my SO limits that to 1-2 per week, which compared to what I have to go through is completely reasonable!) and 1-2 cups of coffee were also ok. No hot tubs or saunas for either of us. 

    Me: 39 SO: 36

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    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • Hi, @PoeMasque, Tylenol is not an NSAID. It has no anti-inflammatory properties.  I'm not an advocate for any drugs,  but wanted to clarify for the public. 

    Married: October 2014

    Me: 35 DH: 39

    TTC since November 2014

    Diagnosis: Anovulation from PCOSish without syndrome, Male factors - low motility and morphology issues

    April-Sept. 2015 - Clomid and TI - BFN

    Dec. 2015- HSG - Clear tubes

    Jan., Feb., March 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and TI with HCG trigger= BFN

    April, May, June 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and IUI with HCG trigger= BFN

    September 2016 - IVF round #1;ER 9/26 with ICSI on 14 eggs - developed mild OHSS. 

    Sept 2016 - 12 non-PGS embryos frozen (5 5AAs)

    FET #1 Jan 16, 2017 - BFP!- MC at 6W5d

    FET #2 May 8, 2017 - BFP! EDD 1-24-2018

  • liljoy-2liljoy-2 member
    edited March 2017
    That's what I wanted to say, Tylenol is not an NSAID. Ibuprofen delays ovulation (i was on it when doing one of my IVFs) but in the luteal phase and in pregnancy it is not advised (something to do with implantation if I remember correctly). My RE also doesn't like aspirin/blood thinners in the luteal phase or for a transfer. 
  • Tylenol's mechanism of action is predominately as a COX-2 inhibitor: Selective COX-2 inhibitors are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that directly targets cyclooxygenase-2, COX-2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. You're right that it's not listed as a NSAID, but it affects the same receptors. It's still a mystery as to exactly everything Tylenol does, in fact, they are starting to actually caution pregnant women on relying too heavily on it because there isn't good data to show that it is really harmless in pregnancy. 

    Its interesting that your RE doesn't like aspirin because everything. I've read says it facilitates blood flow to the uterine lining and significantly increases pregnancy rates and lowers miscarriage rates. Although, this article does point out that more studies are needed to actually solidify this recommendation 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2736057/
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Spoiler
    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @bestofjoy ibuprofen causes patent ductus arteriosus, which occurs in late pregnancy. It's actually ok to take through the second trimester (according to ACOG its category B until 3rd trimester when it turns into category D), but because it's easier to just say don't take it, that's what OBs say. Tylenol is category B. 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Spoiler
    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • Just had my transfer!  Now this is when I'll have all my paranoia/ dumb two week wait questions.  Can you put your laptop on your lap??  I figure it's fine with a pillow under it.  Lifting...not weights...just things in general...my clinic says no more than 15 pounds...what does everyone think/ their clinic say?
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • No more than 10 lbs. Good luck! 

    Married: October 2014

    Me: 35 DH: 39

    TTC since November 2014

    Diagnosis: Anovulation from PCOSish without syndrome, Male factors - low motility and morphology issues

    April-Sept. 2015 - Clomid and TI - BFN

    Dec. 2015- HSG - Clear tubes

    Jan., Feb., March 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and TI with HCG trigger= BFN

    April, May, June 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and IUI with HCG trigger= BFN

    September 2016 - IVF round #1;ER 9/26 with ICSI on 14 eggs - developed mild OHSS. 

    Sept 2016 - 12 non-PGS embryos frozen (5 5AAs)

    FET #1 Jan 16, 2017 - BFP!- MC at 6W5d

    FET #2 May 8, 2017 - BFP! EDD 1-24-2018

  • @LoveDontCostAThing I have my fingers crossed for you! Also thanks for the link is the best
    Me: 38 - DH:43
    TTC #1 since Aug 2014 (wedding night)
    dx: unexplained (low motility not helping)
    rx: Clomid 150 & IUI (third round) All BFN
    currently working on ivf#1
  • I just wrote a long message and it didn't go through:(

    Anyway, long story short, thanks everyone for the great advice, I ended up getting a nurse for now who will assist with my first injections at least...also needle anxiety here...my poor DH was so relieved, he is doing his best but all this medical stuff is just not his forte...

    Question for the pros...I am about to start menopour but have done already estrogen gel, estrace and starting today the patches for 5 days. Well...I feel all the medication is making me go bananas.... my mood is all over the place, cry easily, anxiety, boosts of energy....omg am I going crazy?uff this is hard....please advice.


    Me: 38 - DH:43
    TTC #1 since Aug 2014 (wedding night)
    dx: unexplained (low motility not helping)
    rx: Clomid 150 & IUI (third round) All BFN
    currently working on ivf#1
  • @Spaniard sounds like you have everything set up! I cannot speak specifically to Menopur because I was on meno and gonal-f but this stuff does really mess with you! 
    Day1-4 severe headaches, sweating, diarrhea 
    Day 5-6 exhaustion, fuzzy headed, moody
    Day 7-8 increased energy, like super "high" started ganirelix and then broke out in a rash
    Day 9-13 mild headaches, some moodiness, super uncomfortable, mild headaches, diarrhea, gas, "waddle walking" lots of laying around, feeling sad and anxious and excited, rash
    Day 14-tired in morning, uncomfortable in tummy area, then major energy increase later in the day. It's anxiety and stuff like that I'm sure
    My ER is tomorrow, yesterday intriggered today I'm feeling tired and crampy, worrying about tomorrow! 

    That's just my response. Everyone is different but one things for sure these hormones really mess with you! 
    Me: 37 / Hubs: 42
    TTC: April 2013
    DOR: AMH .3 - 1.31 (it varies); FSH: 5.1
    Clinic NMCSD
    IUI #1 July/Aug 2016
    IVF #1 Sep/Oct Microdose Lupron Protocol - IVF cancelled only 1 follicle
    IVF #2 Feb/Mar Antagonist protocol w/estrogen priming - 0 eggs retrieved (empty follicle syndrome) 
    Donor Egg Cycle as soon as we find a match
  • @mandasand Thanks so much for your response, how did the ER go? I woul love to hear, mine is on the 28th....

    I am on day 4 of stimulation and freaking out a bit with the side effects, even after treating them with acupuncture yesterday. BTW I live in SD too, in Encinitas to be precise, using Reproductive Partners in La Jolla, they have been pretty good so far. 

    My side effects, besides wanting to kill my DH every other hour (poor thing he is the recipient of all my clomid moodiness), I developed on day 3 some discomfort around the belly area (not just in lower area, where I can feel the activity) but in my tummy, with nausea feeling. I also get super tired around 3pm every day. Worst of all, I woke up today-day4 feeling like I am getting a cold, with my ears plugged, my through hurting a bit and pretty low in energy (no headache though).

    Is this short of cold normal? Has anyone had it during IVF? And worse fear...if I get sick, will it impact the eggs (and we have to do all this all over again)? 

    That at is a question to all readers, please let me know what you think.

    Gracias




    Me: 38 - DH:43
    TTC #1 since Aug 2014 (wedding night)
    dx: unexplained (low motility not helping)
    rx: Clomid 150 & IUI (third round) All BFN
    currently working on ivf#1
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