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IUI then massage...thoughts?

We're going in for our first IUI tomorrow morning.  I am thinking about taking advantage of my day off, and getting a massage tomorrow afternoon.  Nothing deep tissue, just a soothing swedish massage.  I'm afraid though of 'dislodging' or affecting my chances of pregnancy.  Am I being paranoid?  What would you do?
DH Vasectomy reversal 06/28/11; Started TTC July 2011; FSH test = normal; Progesterone = normal; Semen analysis shows low count, low morph, and low motility....HSG planned for April followed by IUI image

Re: IUI then massage...thoughts?

  • Nothing will be implanting tomorrow, but I would probably be too paranoid to do it.
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  • I wouldn't unless you get massages regularly. You shouldn't receive massage during the first tri, so if there's a chance, just don't. There are plenty of other ways to relax.
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  • imageDatsyuksMommy:
    I wouldn't unless you get massages regularly. You shouldn't receive massage during the first tri, so if there's a chance, just don't. There are plenty of other ways to relax.

    I didn't know this!  Thank you!

    DH Vasectomy reversal 06/28/11; Started TTC July 2011; FSH test = normal; Progesterone = normal; Semen analysis shows low count, low morph, and low motility....HSG planned for April followed by IUI image
  • I'm a MT, and I don't know any MTs that will give a massage if they know you are in the first tri. HTH!
    Me: 26 DH: 32
    TTC since 08/2010
    Anovulatory since at least 12/2010 (probably longer, unDx)
    Dx PCOS 3/2012
    SA 5/25/12--normal
    June 2012--50mg clomid+TI--BFN
    July 2012--50mg clomid+Ovidrel+TI--BFN, lining at 5mm
    August 2012--5mg femara+Ovidrel+TI
  • uhh i am getting a massage this week and am well in the 2ww.   you can't 'dislodge' something , especially 2 mins post iui!

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  • I don't know for sure, but can't it release toxins, especially if you don't do it often ? That is probably just deep tissue, but I might avoid it just in case. GL with your IUI tomorrow!
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  • If you are with a certified therapist - who knows what they are doing and is familiar with the dos and don'ts of a pregnancy massage - there shouldn't be any issues.

    One who is trained will know what areas to avoid.

    My masseuse has several pregnant clients, and is trained in pregnancy massage (if you lived closer I'd give you her number). :)

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  • imageShoshie:

    If you are with a certified therapist - who knows what they are doing and is familiar with the dos and don'ts of a pregnancy massage - there shouldn't be any issues.

    One who is trained will know what areas to avoid.

    My masseuse has several pregnant clients, and is trained in pregnancy massage (if you lived closer I'd give you her number). :)

     This! I thought about getting massage after IUI before!  Maybe you could request certain body parts like arms & legs only?  I would think they aren't harmful.

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