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Rookie Move?

rockpaperloverockpaperlove member
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Hi ladies!  So, I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I need your advice...at my pre-Lupron appt last Wednesday, my RE found two cysts.  I wasn't surprised b/c I had been having some discomfort a couple of days leading up to the appt.  So, my rookie move: in attempt to ease my discomfort...I used a heating pad directly on my belly for several evenings in a row.  Including the first two days of stims.  I went in for my first stimming u/s this morning and I got the all clear to continue since the cysts aren't producing estrogen, but it dawned on me that it was probably a very bad idea to use the heating pad on my developing follies.  Give it to me straight...did I screw up?  TIA. 

Countless BFN(s)
Moving to IVF

IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy

Pressing Forward

IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN

FET. 2TFR'ed.
Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
Where do we go from here?

Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
Finally some (tough) answers.


IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!


Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224! 

1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats!  Overjoyed!

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  • AmCheriAmCheri member
    Hi RPL :) I think you might get different responses on this topic. My RE said that a heating pad during stims was fine. I'd even wear Thermacare pads to work on really bad days. 
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  • Bethany1026Bethany1026
    I may be wrong, but I thought it was only bad to use the heating pad on your stomach after ET??
    Anniversary
    TTC #1 since 3/10:
    DX: Me-PCOS, retroverted/ tilted ute - DH- MFI, DH-4 mo of Clomid therapy= no improvement. Weekly HCG injections.
    Me-34, DH-33
    HSG- unsuccessful, SHSG (dialated)-no blockages
    7/11-Clomid (unmonitored) BFN,
    #1 Fresh IVF 9/11: w/ ICSI & AH (only option): (1 transfered, 8BF) = BFN!!
    #2 FET: 2 transferred (2 6BF) 12/11 = BFFN!!
    Surprise + HPT on break! 2/12 Beta 1: 6 Beta 2: <5 = c/p ( RE had given me provera... So pretty sure this ruined everything)<BR> #3 Fresh IVF 3/12: w/ ICSI & AH (2 transfered 8BF & 7BF, 1 to freeze) = BFMFN!
    New RE 5/12
    6/14 Hysteroscopy
    #4 Fresh IVF 8/12: 5dt of 2 5AB blasts = BFN!... what else is new?!?
    New RE insists its a transfer issue, immunology checked & good
    #5 IVF FET 1/13 under anesthesia : Two 5 day blasts transferred
    + HPT!! Beta1: 2315 Beta2: 6442 Beta3: 31,061
    First u/s 1/30/13: Shows 1 healthy heartbeat!!

    Was he was right? I wasted 4 IVF's and the doctors were not getting the catheter in?!?
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  • mm29mm29 member

    I haven't heard heating pads are contraindicated during the stim phase of IVF.  After ER and ET my RE recommends using a heating pad for abdominal pain.  They actually have a heating pad on my abdomen before I wake up from the sedation. 

    I think you are fine, but if you are super concerned I would call or email your RE and find out what he/she thinks

     

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    ::: Married June 2003:::
    TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
    Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
    DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
    Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
    IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
    IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
    IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
    IVF# 4= c/p
    ***CCRM ODWU***
    Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
    Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
    ***New RE***
    DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. 
    IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
    IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
    Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015

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  • rockpaperloverockpaperlove member
    I know the golden rule of no heating pad after ET, but there does seem to be mixed thoughts on heat while stimming like AMCheri mentioned. What sparked my concern was when I asked my RE today about using a sauna tomorrow at the spa. He said no. That made me wonder about the heating pad, but I didn't think of it at that moment to ask him. I will play it safe and avoid elevating my core temp and just hope I didnt scramble my little eggies! :/

    Countless BFN(s)
    Moving to IVF

    IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
    6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
    Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
    Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy

    Pressing Forward

    IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
    13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
    Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN

    FET. 2TFR'ed.
    Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
    Where do we go from here?

    Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
    ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
    Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
    Finally some (tough) answers.


    IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
    13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!


    Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
    Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
    BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
    Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224! 

    1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats!  Overjoyed!

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  • vanessagorcvanessagorc member
    My rule was no heat while on Stims.  After er was done, but stop once transfer is done.  I'd just stop now. 
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  • farmerlyndafarmerlynda member
    imagemm29:

    I haven't heard heating pads are contraindicated during the stim phase of IVF.  After ER and ET my RE recommends using a heating pad for abdominal pain.  They actually have a heating pad on my abdomen before I wake up from the sedation. 

    I think you are fine, but if you are super concerned I would call or email your RE and find out what he/she thinks

    This!  They gave me a heating pad to put on my belly right before my ER.

    Also, after my BFN DH and I went to this spa and had a "hot cedar enzyme bath" where they cover you in these fabulous soft hot wood shavings.  (Sounds weird but it was wonderful.)   I did worry a little about it at the time but I just really needed an awesome relaxing mini-vacation and thought "screw it!"

    It wasn't during stims, but it was super hot, and those were the same eggs that got me my BFP since I didn't have a real period between the BFN and ER.  Yes, they were suppressed on BCPs, but they didn't scramble under a lot more heat than what you're talking about.

    So... don't worry too much.  I don't think you scrambled your eggs.  You might stop using it now just to be on the safe side, but I don't think a few times will hurt anything, especially early in the game.  And good luck!!!  I am rooting so hard for you, RPL!!

    Severe MFI. Me: supposedly all clear but eggs showed vacuoles.

    IVF #1 January 2012, ER Jan 14th: 34R, 27M, 23F. Day 3: 18 embies still strong. Day 5: zero "good," one "fair," the rest "poor." Transferred 3. None made it to blast or to freeze. Jan 28: BFN.

    Lucky IVF #2: Transferred two beautiful day three embies on St. Patrick's Day. BFP on HPT 7dp3dt. Beta 1 (14dpER)=106; Beta 2 (16dpER)=140; Beta 3 (19dpER)=264! First u/s 4.17.

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  • vanessagorcvanessagorc member
    As an aside, Ive practiced bikram (hot yoga) for years....and the direction is to stop while stimming.  Not bc it damages it eggs, but bc it can keep the meds from worki g as best as they can.  So I'd just stop now, ull be fine. 
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  • BeeBee08BeeBee08 member

    I think you will be fine if you stop using it now.  Given that there's no set rule, like there is post ET, you probably haven't done any damage to your follies.  You'll have more peace of mind though if you don't use it anymore.  And try not to worry ;)

    Good Luck!

     
    me 33/DH 36
    ttc since 10/2008; d/x: mild MFI, stageII endo
    ~~PAIF/SAIF Welcome~~
    11 IUI’s = 1 m/c (7w4d)
    IVF#1 January 2012 BFN, FET #1 April 2012 BFN
    Surprise BFP October 2012 m/c (7w), Surprise BFP April 2013 m/c (6w4d)
    IVF #2: July 2013, ET 1 embryo 7/18, beta 1 @ 14dp3dt - 757, beta 2 @ 16dp3dt - 1762
    U/S 1 @ 6w4d = 1 little frogger with HB of 118, U/S 2 @ 7w3d measuring right on track with HB of 160
    Stick Frogger Stick! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!   It's a Girl, EDD April 7, 2014

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  • jlcrane78jlcrane78 member
    I don't have an answer to this, but I know it's really hard to screw anything up.  You should be just fine.  Good luck to you!
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  • rockpaperloverockpaperlove member
    My heating pad has been put under lock and key! Thank you all for the advice, thoughts, and shared personal experiences. Lynda, your story of personal experience and success helped tremendously! Happy and healthy nine months to you my dear! XX

    Countless BFN(s)
    Moving to IVF

    IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
    6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
    Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
    Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy

    Pressing Forward

    IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
    13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
    Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN

    FET. 2TFR'ed.
    Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
    Where do we go from here?

    Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
    ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
    Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
    Finally some (tough) answers.


    IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
    13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!


    Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
    Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
    BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
    Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224! 

    1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats!  Overjoyed!

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