USEFUL CARE TIPS AFTER EMBRYO TRANSFER

24 September 20223′ read3 sections

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Explore our helpful tips for care after embryo transfer
Tips for care after embryo transfer
Our team is always here to answer your questions

Explore our helpful tips for care after embryo transfer

Congratulations on your embryo transfer! This is a huge step in your journey to bringing home a healthy baby through IVF. The team at the "Alexandros Traianos" Centre for Reproductive Medicine & Fetal Medicine knows that you have probably waited a long time for this day to come. However, you may now be wondering how to look after yourself after the embryo transfer. Our fertility centre specialist is here with some aftercare tips to give you some guidance.

Tips for care after embryo transfer

Many hopeful parents worry that they might do something that will prevent their pregnancy from succeeding after the embryo transfer. You can breathe a sigh of relief, because your chance of success has very little to do with the precautions you take after the transfer. As a result, most of our post-transfer care tips are about looking after yourself and preparing your body for pregnancy.

→ Your body has been through a lot during IVF, so take a few days after the embryo transfer to rest and recharge. You do not need to stay in bed all day, but you should take some time to pamper yourself, because you deserve it.

→ We also recommend that you continue taking any medication your doctor has prescribed. For example, progesterone can help make the lining of the uterus more receptive to an embryo. You will also want to start taking a daily prenatal vitamin with folic acid, if you are not already doing so.

→ It is important to follow a balanced diet as you prepare to carry a new life. Make sure you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, as well as foods containing B vitamins, calcium, iron and protein.

→ Finally, we know it is hard to resist the urge to take a pregnancy test straight away. However, doing so immediately after the embryo transfer could give a false negative or false positive result. That is why we recommend waiting about two weeks and then having a test at our fertility centre.

Our team is always here to answer your questions

Fertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster, and it is normal to have lots of questions. You can rely on the team at the "Alexandros Traianos" Centre for Reproductive Medicine & Fetal Medicine to give you the answers and support you need on your journey to parenthood. Contact us on (+30)2310 277 032 to arrange an appointment and find out more about your fertility treatment options.

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Alexandros Traianos

Gynecologist · Specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Fetal Medicine

He supports scientific excellence in clinical practice and recognizes the possibilities offered by modern reproductive methods to couples who wish to have a child of their own.

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The content of this article is for information only and does not replace a medical examination and advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions most frequently.

Infertility is defined as the failure to achieve conception after one year (or 6 months in the case of a woman over the age of 35) of normal, regular sexual intercourse. In other words, when a year has passed without the woman becoming pregnant, the couple should consult their treating physician, so that the cause preventing pregnancy can be identified and subsequently addressed. However, we should all be aware and not forget that age is the most critical factor for female fertility, and that an individualized approach to each couple is the "golden key" that solves the problem.

Of course not. In approximately one third of cases, infertility is due to the woman (female factor), while in another third of cases it is due to the man (male factor). In the remaining third, it is due to both partners (both the man and the woman) or even to unknown factors.

• alcohol • narcotic substances • environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead • smoking • health problems • medications • radiotherapy and chemotherapy • age

In general, specialists agree that the fact that a couple has already had a child may be considered evidence that, at least initially, there is no infertility problem. It is like a small test that has been carried out and shows that they “succeeded” at least once. On the other hand, however, we should be aware that circumstances may have changed in the meantime and that a problem may have developed (e.g., the man may have had an inflammation affecting the quality of his sperm, or something may have occurred that affects female fertility: an inflammation, gynecological surgery, an abortion, etc.). In any case, therefore, if a reasonable period of time (one year) passes and a couple is unable to achieve a pregnancy, then, with the help of their doctor, they should investigate whether a problem causing infertility has arisen.

Success rates vary at each IVF center. Very important factors also include the woman’s age, her hormone levels, and, of course, her husband’s sperm. In general, rates are around 45% or slightly higher for women up to 35 years of age.

The number of treatment cycles a woman may undergo is not fixed. It is certain that in our country there are highly qualified obstetrician-gynecologists and well-organized infertility treatment centers that provide excellent medical services in this field. Provided that the appropriate indications are present (e.g., ovaries that respond to stimulation treatment, a good-quality endometrium, etc.), the success rate—particularly with the use of newer techniques and biotechnological medicines, which demonstrate increased bioactivity compared with conventional urine-derived medicines—reaches a cumulative rate of approximately 65%–70% after 4 treatment cycles.

Egg retrieval takes 10–15 minutes, is not painful, is performed under sedation, and after the procedure is completed you can return to your activities.

The association between IVF medications and the risk of developing cancer is the greatest concern for women participating in these programs. However, numerous literature references gathered from reliable scientific studies and published in reputable medical journals worldwide are reassuring and do not confirm this concern.

At Dr. Traianos' Reproductive Medicine Center, we offer egg and sperm cryopreservation services for individuals who have a personal or medical reason and require this service. We use the most advanced vitrification technique for the freezing of sperm and eggs.

Explore our helpful tips for care after embryo transfer

Tips for care after embryo transfer

Our team is always here to answer your questions

The first step is a discussion.

Frequently Asked Questions most frequently.

When is a couple considered infertile?

Is infertility only a female problem?

What increases the risk of male infertility?

I already have one child, but I am now having difficulty becoming pregnant again. Could a problem have arisen with me or with my partner?

What is the success rate of in vitro fertilization?

How many times can a woman undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Is egg retrieval painful?

Can IVF medications cause cancer?

Can I freeze my eggs or my sperm?