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TMI....but need help...

Bcara11Bcara11 member
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So I am 3 days post-ER and go for ET on Sunday. Since the ER I have been VERY constipated. I've tried prune juice, colace, prune juice mixed with apple juice and nothing works. Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm also doing PIO shots and read that can also constipate you. I'm beyond bloated and can't take it. Any help?!?!
Me- 29  DH- 32
PCOS- Never had a normal cycle unless on BCP.
TTC since May 2013
2 rounds of Clomid & 1 IUI- unsuccessful
IUI and Bravelle- 2x one IUI cancelled overstimulated, second BFN 
IVF(#1)- start lupron 6/25
Trigger shot 7/20 @9pm
ER 7/22 @8am- 23 retrieved 17 mature 13 fertilized
ET Sunday  7/27 @6:45am
Progesterone test 7/29- increased PIO to 1.5 due to progesterone at 16 want it at 20
Beta test 8/5- BFN :(
Spoke with RE on 8/5 running blood work to test for reason why the embryo didn't stick because my IVF was "textbook"
Biopsy scheduled 8/27 to test for inflammation in the uterus
FET#1- BCP started lupron on 10/16
started delestrogen 10/27
FET 11/13 transferred two frosties FX!!!


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Re: TMI....but need help...

  • RadiantlyRadiantly member
    Hi, I haven't had the meds but can comment on the constipation, since I used to get it really bad before I realized it was mainly gluten.... anyway, actual prunes are good. As is "Smooth Move" tea (I think it's Yoga brand? Has senna as active ingredient).  Avoid carbs, chew up some cooked kale, avoid dairy.  Tons of water.  Good luck!  And... squat when you try to poop.  I find it helps when I really can't go... just get up on the toilet. Works a charm sometimes!  ;)  
    TTC#1 since Aug 2013, I'm 37, DH 41.  
    Maya Arvigo Abdominal massage (daily self care), plus TTC meditations.
    I'm very sensitive to diet (gluten, avoid processed foods) and environment. Have a history of inflammation and tendinitis before going off gluten in 2009.  
    July 2014 - RE Visit #1: Eggs look good, Endometrioma on R ovary, HSG showed blocked R tube close to ovary. DH SA normal 
    DX: Endometriosis probably the IF cause and gunking up tubes.  Since egg reserve is high, RE says I can wait a couple months and then get laproscopic surgery to remove endo & clear tube.  If that doesn't help then move to IVF. 
    Dec 2014 - Saw new RE - does not recommend surgery on tube as it isn't likely to help.  Doubts I have endometriosis.  My endometrioma shrunk to neglible size (yay!) 
    Seriously considering IVF in March/April
    12/17/14 - Natural BFP! 
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  • Justone13Justone13 member
    Try drinking hot water. It works every time for me.
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     TTC since April 2013  DH 42 y/o I'm 30  Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue 
     First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds  
    DH's TESE surgery December 2013
    First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
     Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
     Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
     Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
    PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
    5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle! 
    FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
    Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
    Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
    Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600 
    First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
    Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
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    I love natural calm it is magnesium citrate powder.
    me 33- everything looks good
    mister 34- PCD zero motilty 
    TTC#1 using donor sperm
    IUI#1 Dec 2nd-BFN
    IUI# Dec 28th-BFN
    IUI#3 Jan 26th-BFN
    IUI#4  Feb 26th-BFP
    mc March 2014
    IUI#5 April 6th prometrium-BFN
    IUI #6 cancled ovulated too early
    IVF# 1 July
    ER: Aug 3rd: 18R 15M 14F
    10 embryos frozen
    ET: Oct. 7th 1x5BA blast-BFN
    ET: Jan 9th 1x3AA blast- Beta 1/21


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  • Sigh202Sigh202 member
    The anesthesia can cause constipation. Coffee is a good diaretic. If that doesn't work for you, try powdered soluble fiber and a stool softener.
    Ready to take the road less traveled. 
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  • Bcara11Bcara11 member
    So finally have good movement. Went to walgreens this morning and asked the pharmacist. She suggested peri colace. It's a combo of stool softener and laxative. I bought it took two and drank it with warm apple juice and I FINALLY have success!!! I just wanted to have gone before ET tomorrow.

    Thank you all for the ideas!!
    Me- 29  DH- 32
    PCOS- Never had a normal cycle unless on BCP.
    TTC since May 2013
    2 rounds of Clomid & 1 IUI- unsuccessful
    IUI and Bravelle- 2x one IUI cancelled overstimulated, second BFN 
    IVF(#1)- start lupron 6/25
    Trigger shot 7/20 @9pm
    ER 7/22 @8am- 23 retrieved 17 mature 13 fertilized
    ET Sunday  7/27 @6:45am
    Progesterone test 7/29- increased PIO to 1.5 due to progesterone at 16 want it at 20
    Beta test 8/5- BFN :(
    Spoke with RE on 8/5 running blood work to test for reason why the embryo didn't stick because my IVF was "textbook"
    Biopsy scheduled 8/27 to test for inflammation in the uterus
    FET#1- BCP started lupron on 10/16
    started delestrogen 10/27
    FET 11/13 transferred two frosties FX!!!


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  • AMSharkAMShark member
    Glad you had success.  I had the same problem the last time I was under anesthesia.  It took almost 2 weeks with lots of water, and high fiber foods to feel normal.  If it happens again, I might follow your lead with the peri colace.  Thanks for the tip.

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    2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
    2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
    2014 summary (to date):
    IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
    ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
    1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
    IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
    ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze :'(
    1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
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  • Sunny BSunny B member
    Ugh- I was so constipated after ER. It sucks so bad. Nothing really worked for me, but I'm hoping you find some relief soon.
    TTC since May 2012
    Me: 32 H: 31
    DX: MFI-Very Low Count, I have Hashimotos.
    IVF prep September 2013 cancelled due to Ovarian Cyst
    IVF #1 October 2013 Antagonistic Protocol with ICSI  ER 10/31/13 (18R 16M 11F- 6 blasts to freeze)
    ET delayed due to OHSS 
    FET scheduled for July 8. Delayed due to a crazy high TSH (it had been under control for YEARS!)
    FET #1 8/5/14 sET BFN 

    All welcome!
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