tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post4741382114303179332..comments2024-03-28T16:16:27.941+05:30Comments on The IVF Specialist's Blog for IVF patients: Putting the myth of bed rest after IVF to restDr Aniruddha Malpanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05693466221743076739noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-33953151831057312792016-04-28T22:51:06.007+05:302016-04-28T22:51:06.007+05:30Can I drive myself after a blastocyst transfer?Can I drive myself after a blastocyst transfer?ojutomorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607779917623735703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-67386243407778744842016-04-28T22:50:01.688+05:302016-04-28T22:50:01.688+05:30Can I drive myself after a blastocyst transfer?
Can I drive myself after a blastocyst transfer?<br />ojutomorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607779917623735703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-9854935100487927642016-03-13T09:27:05.691+05:302016-03-13T09:27:05.691+05:30Your post is very encouraging and educative.
What ...Your post is very encouraging and educative.<br />What about flying, my clinic is 2 hours by flight and about 12 by train.<br />When should i come back home after the ET. I read online that in the first trimester you shouldn't take a flight because of the air pressure in a plane.<br />Please advise.lynxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946250291729300950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-31098337913434993282016-02-02T14:54:33.241+05:302016-02-02T14:54:33.241+05:30I am a teacher and go to school with my husband...I am a teacher and go to school with my husband's bike about 10 km.My 3ET done on 29 the Jan,16.When May I join school? Will it safe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-49019840926513739592015-05-21T11:19:30.787+05:302015-05-21T11:19:30.787+05:30Your points are valid.
I used the term God as a ...Your points are valid. <br /><br />I used the term God as a placeholder for Nature. My point was that evolution ( or God if you believe in God) has designed the human body efficiently so we don't need to worry about what happens to the embryos once they are in the uterus. Obsessing over them will not help and is counterproductive<br /><br />I never spoke about " God's design", so please don't put words in my mouth. Would you prefer the term evolutionary design ? My message remains the same<br /><br />If an infertile women has blocked tubes causing her to be infertile, this does not change the fact that her uterus is perfectly designed to hold on to the embryos once they have been transferred into her, since her uterus is normal - it's only her tubes which are damaged.Dr Aniruddha Malpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693466221743076739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-49948394379438792822015-05-21T02:30:11.864+05:302015-05-21T02:30:11.864+05:30"I remind my patients that God designed the b..."I remind my patients that God designed the body with enough sense that walking, running, coughing and sneezing do not cause an embryo to fall out !" This line bothers me as an IVF patient and as a medical student. <br /><br />First, not all patients believe in God. I'm an atheist and hearing "God's design" as a rationale for a medical recommendation would undermine my trust in the doctor. <br /><br />Second, pointing to the inherent logic in "God's design" doesn't make the reproductive system is not functioning. If the design is so great, why does she need treatment at all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-40059751325271894612015-03-31T19:52:38.228+05:302015-03-31T19:52:38.228+05:30I think these people are missing the point. The e...I think these people are missing the point. The embryo will not "fall out" due to activity. Stress could cause the embryo to not attach, but physical activity won't unless you are being punched in the stomach (no kickboxing, ladies!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-49417673593272934882014-08-20T02:09:20.127+05:302014-08-20T02:09:20.127+05:30I am going to have embryo transfer this Thursday o...I am going to have embryo transfer this Thursday or Saturday. I need to visit a dying auntie. Can I fly after ET or should I wait after 2ww? How does the stress impact on that?butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351671083915693293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-33034885682213140952013-05-14T10:59:53.356+05:302013-05-14T10:59:53.356+05:30Sometimes patients sign away a lot of their autono...Sometimes patients sign away a lot of their autonomy to their doctor. This is not a good idea. Often the doctor's advise is not evidence based - after all, we are human and have our own biases as well. <br /><br />It's best to :<br /><br />do your homework<br />discuss options with your doctor. Let him know your preferences - he cannot read your mind<br />use your commonsense<br />and then -<br />take the path of least regret !<br /><br /><br />Dr Aniruddha Malpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693466221743076739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-54958354495971388592013-05-14T04:16:39.412+05:302013-05-14T04:16:39.412+05:30Thank you soooooo much Dr.
My own RE is extremel...Thank you soooooo much Dr. <br /><br />My own RE is extremely conservative- no exercise for 2 weeks after implantation, not even 15 minutes strolls with the dog. I have gone through two fresh cycles and two FETs, one of whic resulted in in a miscarriage. Every time I was the perfect IVF patient, putting myself on bedrest for 2 weeks and laying around, obsessing. And after each time, it takes me months to put the pieces back together emotionally, to start getting into a good exercise routine, etc etc and when I do.... the next cycle starts.<br /><br />Running is something I do for myself- not to look a certain way or please other people. In fact I am not even that good at it! But not being able to run stresses me out, and on top of IVF, it makes me feel like an invalid. Running helps me shut down obsessive/anxious feelings.<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting this and validating my gut instinct that I am not lessening my chances of implanting if I do run. It has given me a HUGE amount of comfort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-71413057049599577072013-05-14T04:15:59.903+05:302013-05-14T04:15:59.903+05:30Thank you soooooo much Dr.
My own RE is extremel...Thank you soooooo much Dr. <br /><br />My own RE is extremely conservative- no exercise for 2 weeks after implantation, not even 15 minutes strolls with the dog. I have gone through two fresh cycles and two FETs, one of whic resulted in in a miscarriage. Every time I was the perfect IVF patient, putting myself on bedrest for 2 weeks and laying around, obsessing. And after each time, it takes me months to put the pieces back together emotionally, to start getting into a good exercise routine, etc etc and when I do.... the next cycle starts.<br /><br />Running is something I do for myself- not to look a certain way or please other people. In fact I am not even that good at it! But not being able to run stresses me out, and on top of IVF, it makes me feel like an invalid. Running helps me shut down obsessive/anxious feelings.<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting this and validating my gut instinct that I am not lessening my chances of implanting if I do run. It has given me a HUGE amount of comfort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-25825309423559312822012-11-05T06:09:05.820+05:302012-11-05T06:09:05.820+05:30Well said! This is exactly what every woman and ma...Well said! This is exactly what every woman and man undergoing ivf treatment needs to hear! Look after yourself and you will look after your embryo(s). Thank you also dr malpani for providing consistent support to keep our ever wondering and worrying brane sane! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-6965558150279707662012-04-19T07:11:50.741+05:302012-04-19T07:11:50.741+05:30i have had 3 transfers so far. i am in the 10 day ...i have had 3 transfers so far. i am in the 10 day waiting period right noe during my 3rd ivf. i am a surrogate and had complete bedrest for 2 1/2 days in a hotel because its a 5 hour drive from my house to my clinic. that ivf failed. my 2nd ivf i stayed in hotel for about 3 hours and then went walking on the beach and shopping at the mall. that ivf was a success. now i am on my 3rd ivf and did the same as the 2nd....3 hours bedrest and then the beach and shopping. i am on my 5th day of waiting and already have a positive on a home preg test!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-22457840986730225872012-04-17T21:38:42.859+05:302012-04-17T21:38:42.859+05:30Dr Malpani,
I am 30 yrs old and husbad 31.Perfect...Dr Malpani,<br /><br />I am 30 yrs old and husbad 31.Perfectly healthy couple with undiagnosed undeterminable infertility. Thus after trying naturally for 2 years we recently underwent IVF. I had 2 9 cell embryos and rest 8 cell embryos on Day 3 thus my Dr decided to go for Day 5 transfer and did transfer a 4AA blastocyst embryo. Given my age and health (no issues) they decided to go for only 1 ET. Now my question is here on if it fails (since everything else was textbook perfect as per my clininc and DR)what are some factors to consider and know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-10107430687710777602012-03-12T23:02:51.899+05:302012-03-12T23:02:51.899+05:30I carefully read all the comments and the only thi...I carefully read all the comments and the only thing I have to say is to do whatever will relax you and give you peace of mind. Opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one. If bed rest will keep you calm, do it. If being up and running is your thing, power to you. If you want to be with your legs up for two weeks, cool. Not me or the others that have posted comments is anybody to criticize a practice or method or even worst to laugh at what somebody believes can help them to make this difficult process better true or not. I applaud all of you going through it to become mothers and have a family. I have done a couple and have tried everything (bed rest, no bed rest, working, not working, etc.) with the same result. It is just what is going to make me feel I did my best at the end. Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-49476864550076078862012-03-12T23:00:56.556+05:302012-03-12T23:00:56.556+05:30I carefully read all the comments and the only thi...I carefully read all the comments and the only thing I have to say is to do whatever will relax you and give you peace of mind. Opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one. If bed rest will keep you calm, do it. If being up and running is your thing, power to you. If you want to be with your legs up for two weeks, cool. Not me or the others that have posted comments is anybody to criticize a practice or method or even worst to laugh at what somebody believes can help them to make this difficult process better true or not. I applaud all of you going through it to become mothers and have a family. I have done a couple and have tried everything (bed rest, no bed rest, working, not working, etc.) with the same result. It is just what is going to make me feel I did my best at the end. Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-39355156232178854092012-01-27T04:32:06.532+05:302012-01-27T04:32:06.532+05:30Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-653587671757145232011-11-08T20:48:06.854+05:302011-11-08T20:48:06.854+05:30I 100% agree with the DOCTOR with no bedrest. I ha...I 100% agree with the DOCTOR with no bedrest. I had to laugh at some of your comments..really? If you got pregnant while on bedrest you honestly think that it was because you layed still for a few hours? How absurd. If this is the case then why is it that people with perfect embryos, with bedrest NOT get pregnant and others with horrible low graded embryos do get pregnant on the sane bedrest? Listen implantation will happen if it was meant to happen regardless of what you do...PEOPLE get pregnant EVERYDAY and not know it, drink, smoke, dance, ski, mountain climb, swim, fall, run, you name it. Why is it different if you lay down in a bed for rest because you know you had an embryo placed there and think it would be better? Dr's say take it easy because they dont want you to stress. I understand your fears as I struggle with InFertility myself but I also know that if that embryo will implant it will implant case closed. Do not think bedrest got you pregnant, you had a strong embryo that implanted is what got you pregnant. The doctors just bypass some of the normal functions that your body has a hard time doing. It is left up to mother nature and your body if you get pregnant and if that embryo implants NOT laying in a bed. So then do this forget any ART procedure no IVF, no IUI in your babymaking process, have sex and bedrest and tell me are you pregnant? I didnt think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-67514461599473483032011-08-06T10:35:35.524+05:302011-08-06T10:35:35.524+05:30The point is that there are no do's and don...The point is that there are no do's and don'ts - do what keeps you happy and comfortable, so that you do not beat up on yourself later on !<br /><br />Dr Aniruddha Malpani, MD<br />Malpani Infertility Clinic, Jamuna Sagar, SBS Road, Colaba<br />Bombay 400 005. India<br />Tel: 91-22-22151065, 22151066, 2218 3270, 65527073<br /><br />Helping you to build your family !<br /><br />My Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/Dr.Malpani<br /><br />You can follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/drmalpani<br /><br />Watch our infertility cartoon film at http://www.ivfindia.com<br /><br />Read our book, How to Have a Baby - A Guide for the Infertile Couple,<br />online at www.DrMalpani.com !<br /><br />Read my blog about improving the doctor-patient <br />relationship at http://blog.drmalpani.comDr Aniruddha Malpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693466221743076739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-74254468232635552312011-08-06T03:44:49.226+05:302011-08-06T03:44:49.226+05:30Agreed that bed rest will be bad for some women me...Agreed that bed rest will be bad for some women mentally, but could you tell us if it would affect implantation? I mean if I chose to do bed rest after ET, would that harm the implantation? Is it a must not to do bed rest after ET?Prerananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-58082453551290099962011-07-30T18:14:56.901+05:302011-07-30T18:14:56.901+05:30I was upset that I sneezed right after my implant ...I was upset that I sneezed right after my implant but my clinic nurse told me "it's like a grain of salt inside a jam sandwich, nothing you do will dislodge the embryo". I just kept thinking about my little jam sandwich and 9 months later had a healthy baby boy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-36615806823482384202011-06-03T12:05:44.640+05:302011-06-03T12:05:44.640+05:30Your embryos are safe in your uterus. Nothing you ...Your embryos are safe in your uterus. Nothing you do can harm them , so please do not worry about this.<br /><br />Do whatever you are comfortable doing. Don;t do anything you will beat up on yourself afterwards is my only advise. <br /><br />Please do not let your mind play games with you !<br /><br />Read more at http://drmalpani.com/care-after-embryo-transfer.htm<br /><br />Dr Aniruddha Malpani, MD<br />Malpani Infertility Clinic, Jamuna Sagar, SBS Road, Colaba<br />Bombay 400 005. India<br />Tel: 91-22-22151065, 22151066, 2218 3270, 65527073<br /><br />Helping you to build your family !<br /><br />My Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/Dr.Malpani<br /><br />You can follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/drmalpani<br /><br />Watch our infertility cartoon film at http://www.ivfindia.com<br /><br />Read our book, How to Have a Baby - A Guide for the Infertile Couple,<br />online at www.DrMalpani.com !<br /><br />Read my blog about improving the doctor-patient <br />relationship at http://blog.drmalpani.comDr Aniruddha Malpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693466221743076739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-62069247405549170052011-06-03T11:39:13.533+05:302011-06-03T11:39:13.533+05:30I didnt see a response to the swimming question. ...I didnt see a response to the swimming question. Is it okay to swim after transfer? Specifically, I am day 2 after transfer and am taking some r&r after doing my treatment in Turkey before we fly back to US. Am I supposed to wait for cervical mucus plug or anything? Three more questions, first, is flying and disrupting circadian rhythms bad for embryo in any way during this sensitive time? Second, how long does it take for an embryo to implant for a day 5 blastocyst transfer? Third, please ease my mind, you know how much a mine field our minds are during ivf, I sat up quickly right after transfer to scoot back on table and the drs and nurses all jumped and startled and told me to lie back, do not sit up. Is it at all possible that I could have pushed them out or lost them immediately after transfer? <br />Thank you for your info!tsagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902731824883625148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-70054415068289940222010-12-28T17:13:22.773+05:302010-12-28T17:13:22.773+05:30It's very common for patients to beat up on th...It's very common for patients to beat up on themselves and blame themselves when their IVF cycle fails. Please do not do so. Human reproduction is an inefficient enterprise - whether it's done in the bedroom, or in the clinic ! It takes fertile couples time to make a baby as well - you just need to be patient. It's true that when it takes time in the bedroom, couples do not mind - and when it takes time in the clinic, it hurts - both emotionally, physically and financially !Dr Aniruddha Malpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693466221743076739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10528990.post-15145675101221328072010-12-28T14:57:26.126+05:302010-12-28T14:57:26.126+05:30i just Fail my IVF Procedure....i dont know am i w...i just Fail my IVF Procedure....i dont know am i walk too much n not enought rest...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com