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Mellie197977 · Post by **Mellie197977** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:28 pm

When you start the hormone injections, do you need to completely stop working out?

ivfnurse · Post by **ivfnurse** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:35 pm

You don't have to stop working out completely. Just no high impact, like aerobics, running and abdominal crunches. The reason for this is that your ovaries are being stimulated to the size of grapefruits. They are attached by tiny ligaments and a blood supply. If they become twisted during exercise the blood supply can become compromised and therefore your ovary would not get sufficient blood causing an emergency situation. Stick to walking, small weights, and yoga is good too!

Mellie197977 · Post by **Mellie197977** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:40 pm

hi!! thanks for the info:) I work out to the walking work out DVD. I haven't started shots yet, going on my second week of BC. I still have to lose 15lbs. so do you think I will be okay by September or near the end?

alimoyni · Post by **alimoyni** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:42 pm

Thanks for the visual there of grapefruit ovaries!

I have my ER on Wednesday and I have been doing light cardio the entire time - bike and walking only vs running before.

Personally it helps me alot, the days I go to the gym I feel way better than the days I miss. So if your used to working out I think you should try to continue it in some form

Mellie197977 · Post by **Mellie197977** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:44 pm

Thanks!!!!

ivfnurse · Post by **ivfnurse** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:55 pm

If you are motivated you can lose the weight! Please do it sensibly though! No starvation diets! Walking is a good way to do it! Good luck.

Mellie197977 · Post by **Mellie197977** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:34 am

I couldn't starve myself if I wanted to!! I LOVE FOOD!!!! I'm on a strict diet from a hospital weight loss program. It was hard at first, but I'm stickin to it!!!! i LOSE ABOUT 2-3lbs a week, which is norm for women. The weekly meetings help out too!!!!

amysbabies · Post by **amysbabies** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:08 am

grapefruits?? please tell me that is an exaggeration... approx how big does each ovary get

Mellie197977 · Post by **Mellie197977** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:28 am

That is a good question Amy!

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:11 am

amysbabies wrote:grapefruits?? please tell me that is an exaggeration... approx how big does each ovary get

That's no exaggeration. Baseballs, softballs, oranges, grapefruits... They can get up to 12cm or so, although typically less. Remember just one developing follicle can reach the size of a walnut, and some patients have many dozens of developing follicles.

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