What does your RE say about exercise?

raskind17 · January 2010

While on meds, inj., etc.?

Is he/she a "take it easy" or "it's totally ok and good to work out" kind of Dr.?

Temp356619000002780 · January 2010

Mine said it's ok as long as it's not too straining, but then again mine is an idiot and I am trying to replace! LOL

AuburnBride06 · January 2010

When doing ovulation induction, exercise is usually kept light. Nothing too hard that would cause your ovaries to twist when enlarged. So impact should be kept to a minimal/not at all.

shoebox4 · January 2010

Mine said okay to exercise during treatment/injection, etc. Only to lighten the exercise after ET. I was training for a marathon while doing the treatment, he said it was okay if I didnt push myself to the max.

k827 · January 2010

My RE says keep it to walking. Honestly by day 6 or 7 of stims for me I really don't feel like doing much of anything. I had a hard time walking the dogs today. Everyone responds differently and feels differently. Personally I wouldn't risk a twisted ovary for a workout.

patchen30 · January 2010

Mine says fine, whatever you want, as long as you're not excercising when you're "overstimmed" (problem is you often don't find out you're overstimmed until after the fact).

mrshoppy_1231 · January 2010

I only have experience with IUI and my RE says everything is fine - during meds, the day of the IUI and the 2WW. I exercise on a very regular basis though too...

DinaLINY · January 2010

nothing during stims and to wait further instructions

Dragonfly1226 · January 2010

Before IF I went to the gym almost every day. I did cardio (jogging or elliptical) and lots of weight training. During my injectable cycles I was limited to walking. No running, aerobics, abdominal exercises, or heavy lifting. During IUI cycles I did very, very light weights for biceps and triceps and walked on the treadmill. During my IVF cycle I didn't do any weight training and stopped walking right before my ER. I still haven't started walking again.

austxgrl · January 2010

Mine says no more than 30 minutes three times a week.

sescms2004 · January 2010

Mine told me "if it bobs a ponytail, it's too much". I am typically an avid exerciser - weights 2-3x week plus elliptical. In my IVF cycle, by day 5-6 of stims, I was way too uncomfortable to do anything. I didn't want to risk straining or twisting an ovary. Paying so much $$ for IVF, I didn't want to risk it or blame myself if it didn't work. I haven't worked out since starting stims. This was the first 2ww I didn't work out, and I can't help but think the resting helped. IUI cycles, I was more lenient, since my ovaries weren't so big.

2006july15bride · January 2010

mrshoppy_1231:
I only have experience with IUI and my RE says everything is fine - during meds, the day of the IUI and the 2WW. I exercise on a very regular basis though too...

This. The only thing I was told to stop was Bikram Yoga because of the potential for dehydration. Being that iui 1 and 2 failed I am going to sneak and keep doing it for number 3...I will just drink lots of water. I figure the calming effect it has on my life outweighs the potential for dehydrating if I am careful enough.

Want a personalized experience?

What does your RE say about exercise?

Re: What does your RE say about exercise?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards