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International Travel with IVF Meds

HazelJoHazelJo member
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Hi!  I live in the U.S. and recently had my 2nd FET and have to travel to the UK next week.  I'm currently taking IM progesterone and estradiol.  Does anyone know if I'm allowed to bring the syringes and medications in my carry on?  Any idea how UK customs might react?
TTC since August 2016, with RE since August 2017
ME: 37, FSH 5.9-9.9, AMH 2.152, AFC 10-11
DH: 38, MFI (count 78 million, motility 46%, morphology 1%)
11/2017 IVF#1 antagonist protocol with BCP (300iu Follistim, 300iu Menopur, Ganirelix last 5 days) 9R, 9M, 5F, 2 blasts, both PGS abnormal
3/2018 IVF #2 antagonist protocol w/o BCP ((300iu Follistim, 300iu Menopur, Ganirelix last 4 days) 6R, 3M, 3F, 1 blast (not good enough to PGS test)
5/2018 IVF #2 testosterone protocol with lupron flare (300 iu Gonal F, 150iu Menopur, HGH last 4 days) 12R, 6M, 7F - froze all at day 3 
FET #1 7/2018 BFN, FET #2 9/2018 BFP chemical, FET #3 11/2018 BFP concerning u/s at 7w

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Re: International Travel with IVF Meds

  • northbeach3northbeach3 member
    Not sure about internationally but you can def travel domestically. The airline and/or TSA Page talks about how to pack them. Want to have them accessible as you go though security. 

    Have had to do this and traveled with ice packs to keep meds cool while traveling in 100+ weather. 

    HOpe it’s partially a fun trip! :)
    me: 37 dh: 42; TTC since Jan 2016
    dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
    Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
    3 failed IUIs (clomid + ovidrel), unresponsive to femara
    Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
    Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
    May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
    Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019  
    (3 untested embryos remain)


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  • rachelbeth130rachelbeth130 member
    I visited family in England and then from there flew to Greece this past June after a FET. I had just finished IM progesterone, but was still taking Lovenox injections. I got a letter from my doctor explaining why I needed the medication and made sure to keep the syringes in the original box with the prescription label. All medicine and supplies I placed in a ziplock baggy so when going through customs I could easily take it out to show. I had no issues, and they honestly didn’t even ask or seem concerned. The airline rep at check-in said people travel with medication in the form of syringes all the time so it’s no big deal.  I was really nervous about the whole thing, but it turned out to be a breeze. Hope this helps!
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  • HazelJoHazelJo member
    Thanks ladies!  My doctor said today that she'd give me a note.  These meds are just so expensive, didn't want to risk them getting taken away!
    TTC since August 2016, with RE since August 2017
    ME: 37, FSH 5.9-9.9, AMH 2.152, AFC 10-11
    DH: 38, MFI (count 78 million, motility 46%, morphology 1%)
    11/2017 IVF#1 antagonist protocol with BCP (300iu Follistim, 300iu Menopur, Ganirelix last 5 days) 9R, 9M, 5F, 2 blasts, both PGS abnormal
    3/2018 IVF #2 antagonist protocol w/o BCP ((300iu Follistim, 300iu Menopur, Ganirelix last 4 days) 6R, 3M, 3F, 1 blast (not good enough to PGS test)
    5/2018 IVF #2 testosterone protocol with lupron flare (300 iu Gonal F, 150iu Menopur, HGH last 4 days) 12R, 6M, 7F - froze all at day 3 
    FET #1 7/2018 BFN, FET #2 9/2018 BFP chemical, FET #3 11/2018 BFP concerning u/s at 7w

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  • MomifbyseaMomifbysea member
    This thread has been perfect timing for me, as we are flying to London in November to board a cruise ship and I'll (hopefully!) be taking PIO if this FET goes well. Question though, has anyone gone on cruise ships with their injections? Wondered what the process is and if a doctor's note is all I need. I can call the cruise line to find out but was just curious if anyone had done this, thanks!
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  • northbeach3northbeach3 member
    @Momifbysea i went on a cruise this summer and had hoped to still be pregnant. i don't think they check your bags or anything... the only issue is that cruise ships wont allow you to board if you are over 24 weeks... if you're showing, they may require a note from your doctor saying your gestational age below 24 weeks.

    most cruise lines have FAQs that include these details.
    me: 37 dh: 42; TTC since Jan 2016
    dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
    Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
    3 failed IUIs (clomid + ovidrel), unresponsive to femara
    Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
    Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
    May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
    Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019  
    (3 untested embryos remain)


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  • MomifbyseaMomifbysea member
    Thanks @northbeach3 I’ll do my homework in case I need a note.
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