exercise the day of your transfer? (ghost, anyone?)

[jenny34]

Hi everyone,
Tomorrow is my transfer for my second FET. Since I didn't stim this cycle, do you think it would be OK to go for a run before the transfer?

I run a few times a week, just a few miles, it's part of my routine. I am asking because I know it would really relax me.

Obviously, I won't in the 2WW, but just wondering about short run (2.5miles) a few hours before transfer.
Thanks in advance!

[Ghost]

I don't know of any problem with mild exercise, but it's up to your doctor.

[iriecricket]

My doctor told me about one of his patients who asked if the DR would hurry up with her transfer procedure because she needed to get to the golf course for a round of golf (generally, all patients at the clinic I used are expected to be on bed rest for 2 days after the transfer). The patient went on to have a successful pregnancy. So, I'm guessing going for a run before the procedure wouldn't be a bad thing.

Good luck with your transfer!

Lynn

[NY4thtry]

I am not a Dr but i have read many places it is not good for fertility. I am highly athletic and have cut down my regimen severely while trying to concieve.. You release endorphins and stimulate other hormones when you run and I just dont know whether thats good.. i knw how you are feeling it is killing me not to exercise but you woulnt want to question yourself later if you get a BFN.. just my opinion..

[lkmisc]

My understanding is that anything that is going to divert blood from your uterus and reproductive organs is not a good idea. Even my acupuncturist, who is an MD from China, told me not to run.

My doctoer told me no more weight lifting or running. I can walk. I am not permitted to get my heart above 140 bpm. I was a runner prior to my IVF cycle, so I am pretty well conditioned, but losing it quickly. I can still get out of breath on a hilly neighborhood walk and my heart rate doesn't get much above 130. I am still planning on taking it easy.

Don't know if I will have a BFP or not. Test is tomorrow.

Linda

[Melo_P]

Howdy

Good luck with your transfer! I figured that a run would actually get my circulation going - which had to be a good thing - so on two transfers I actually went for a short run both times - and got a successful implantation on both those occasions. The two times I didn't do any excersize - I got BFN's. Probably a total coincidence - how knows!!

All the best keep us posted!
M