![]() There are certain things that you can do to help increase the chances of embryo implantation after an embryo transfer. Also, there are things that might hurt your chances of success which you should avoid. In this section, we have gathered information on the things that you should do or you should avoid in order to maximize your chances of success: Things to do BEFORE embryo transfer: - You will need to have one final ultrasound scan before your embryo transfer so that your IVF specialist can measure the endometrial thickness and make sure everything is in order for the embryo transfer procedure. Embryo transfer will not require anesthetics; therefore, you may have your normal breakfast on this day. - Make sure that you have some time to yourself to relax and get rid of any negative thoughts you may have. Stress is our enemy; therefore, anything that will help you relax will help with your embryo transfer. - Prior to embryo transfer, you may be prescribed a week of antibiotic use. During antibiotic use, it is important that you avoid sun exposure since antibiotics are sun-sensitizing drugs. - It is strongly recommended that you do not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages or use recreational drugs while preparing for your IVF cycle. These can adversely affect egg and sperm count. Things to do AFTER embryo transfer: - On the day of your embryo transfer you will need to have your progesterone level checked. If your progesterone level is low, you may need additional progesterone supplementation in the form of progesterone injections. We will be able to perform the test at our clinic and supplement you with the additional injection if necessary. Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone which helps maintain the endometrial thickness and provide a favorable environment for embryo implantation. In natural pregnancies, progesterone is released by the corpus luteum after ovulation. In IVF cycles, this needs to be supplemented externally. - After embryo transfer, you will rest for a few hours at our clinic then you can go back to your normal routine. Once the embryo(s) has/have been transferred, there will be no additional measures to take beyond what we already use. - Even though we won’t know whether you are pregnant or not until you have your beta hCG pregnancy test 12 days after the embryo transfer, we will need to assume that you are pregnant and take certain precautions for some time until you are in the safer pregnancy period. These include: * No caffeine for the duration of your pregnancy. If you cannot do without coffee, then we recommend using decaffeinated coffee. You should also be careful about tea consumption as tea also has caffeine. Herbal teas (excluding sage and fennel) can be used. If you have to have caffeine, limit your use of caffeinated drinks to 200 mg per day. * No fizzy drinks, at least for the first 12 days until your confirmed pregnancy. You should also not be eating gassy foods as fizzy drinks and gassy foods can upset your stomach and we want to avoid stomach cramps and contractions as they may negatively affect embryo implantation. * No intercourse for 12 days after your embryo transfer, until your confirmed pregnancy. * Avoid public pools, saunas or any other places that may expose you to chemicals and bacteria until it has been established that you have a healthy progressing pregnancy. * Avoid smoking, drugs and alcohol altogether after your embryo transfer. Once the embryos have been transferred, drugs, cigarettes and alcohol can have very detrimental effects on your baby’s development. * No vigorous or high impact exercise until after clinical pregnancy confirmation. Walking and other light aerobic exercises are okay. Avoid heavy lifting greater than 10 pounds for the duration of your pregnancy. * Minimize your medication use (other than what is prescribed to you by us). Should you require medication use for any condition after your embryo transfer, please consult with us or the doctor who will be following your pregnancy. * Avoid eating mercury rich fish (tuna and swordfish), unpasteurized cheeses and raw meats . * 4 mg of folic acid a day is the established dose which needs to be taken during pregnancy. Folic acid is essential for development of your baby. Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is associated with neural tube defects; therefore, use of a prenatal vitamin complex is essential after your embryo transfer. * Keep using your progesterone supplements (crinone gel 8%) until the 12th week of your pregnancy. 12th week is when the placenta takes over progesterone secretion, therefore, you will no longer need to externally supplement it. On the 11th week of your pregnancy, you can go down to 1 application per day and continue like that for one week and on the 12th week of your pregnancy, stop using the crinone gel altogether. * Similarly, you will keep using your estradiol valerate supplements (progynova/estrofem) until the 12th week of your pregnancy which is when the placenta takes over secretion of estrogen. You can half your dose on week 11 and stop altogether on week 12. * Flying is relatively safe after embryo transfer. Most of our patients fly back home the day after embryo transfer. However, if you have 48 hours to spare, then we recommend flying back home 48 hours after the embryo transfer. The first 24 hours should have more resting and less moving around, but you can enjoy Cyprus and do a bit of sightseeing the next day. We wish you a successful embryo transfer!
77 Comments
Marvi
4/21/2017 03:48:02
is orgasm ok after embryo transfer? Like 3-5 days after ET? Thanks :)
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Sue
5/5/2017 14:35:43
Hi can i have dry fruits after embryo transfer
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Dear Sue,
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Tina
5/24/2017 16:58:05
Hi. .i am 2dpo3dt and having mild cramps. .it is nomal. . Can i take lemon or green apple. .need your advice
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Ahmet Ozyigit
5/25/2017 14:32:45
Dear Tina,
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Katy
6/17/2017 03:57:48
Hello,
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Minu
7/12/2017 09:51:19
I pee just after my embryo tranfer what happen embryo fall out
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7/12/2017 10:32:30
Dear Minu,
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Peegy
8/21/2018 17:11:41
Hi minu.....how do you know after pee than the embryo come out?can u share? I just did tranfer 2days ago,after transfer we need to go toilet cos a lot water in bladder
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Zulekha Ahmed
7/15/2017 08:19:59
Hi Ahmet
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7/20/2017 14:08:54
Dear Zulekha,
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Hi I've had my transfer today afternoon, 20th July, got 2 embryos transferred, I understand that I have to be extra careful to have both successful implantations, any suggestions on food? Also have done accupunture before and after embryo transfer, hope its ok,
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Dear Sandy,
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2/16/2018 00:43:48
In response, yes! There are many studies showing how acupuncture can increase pregnancy rates with IVF up to 60%. You can research it. Studies especially out of China.
ezinne Slim
7/28/2017 13:12:04
I would like to get further information on this site
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Mama
8/1/2017 04:40:11
Hi.
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Amber
8/3/2017 02:00:54
I have been maintaining a very healthy diet the last six months and just had my FET this morning. I don't know what got into me, but when I got home from the transfer, I binged on a ton of unhealthy sweets and junk food. I'm nervous that this could negatively affect the embryo and implantation. Could it?
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Dear Amber,
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Amber
8/3/2017 15:12:02
Thank you, Ahmet. That makes me feel better. Back to a healthy diet today and onward!
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t
8/11/2017 04:45:06
is synra patch safe for every day progesterone shot after embryo transfer
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tamer
8/11/2017 22:19:19
is synra patch safe for every day progesterone shot after embryo transfer
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9/15/2017 09:31:09
Dear Tamer,
Devali
8/19/2017 18:28:55
Hi
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Bola
9/8/2017 12:19:56
I had my Fet transfer yesterday and when I got home, I had Okoro soup but vomited... Pls is everything alright with me?
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9/15/2017 09:35:19
Dear Bola,
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Mia
9/9/2017 11:12:51
Stretching up every morning does affect the transfer?
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Tess
9/15/2017 09:00:18
Dear Amber,
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9/15/2017 09:21:21
Dear Tess,
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Vaishali
9/15/2017 16:16:55
I had my ET on 11th Sept. I felt mild cramps on 11th evening and also couple of times since 11th. Are these positive signs? Also I am feeling heart beats increased since last 2 days. I am asked to to do BHCG on 25th. Please advise.
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9/16/2017 10:08:05
Dear Vaishali,
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Stephania
9/16/2017 06:55:13
Ok I just did my embryo transfer rhis morning and I am currently a correctional officer and I just got a email about from my lieutenant that we will be doing training which starts on sept 22 which is something we do every 6 months and when i schedule to do the embryo I forgot and didn't know that training would be this soon now I'm sorry about what would happen to the embryo since training consists excessive exercises such as push-up, sit-ups, squats, 1/4 mile runs, and up nd down ladder... I'm really scared and need to know what I should do
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9/16/2017 10:02:35
Dear Stephania,
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Lindsay N Thompson
9/17/2017 16:01:08
Okay so i had my embryo transfer 10 days ago. Last night I went to the er bc of some cramping the did a qualitive hcg blood test. It said <5.0, so they said it is negative. Please tell me there is still hope.
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Jackie
9/21/2017 23:25:36
Hello,
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Emaan
9/28/2017 08:31:16
Ihad ma embryo transfer 22 September2017.... I was highly bloated... For that I am taking cucumber weight loss drink at night... Is it safe??
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Rekha
10/1/2017 15:14:01
I had my embryo transfer on 26th Sept. 2017. From that date & before that I had gas problem what I have to eat and what shall I do to get positive result in my case
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Shohana
10/2/2017 03:57:44
Hi Ahmet,, I am in the preparatory stage of IVF treatment...I am undone to avoiding to go near the burner for cooking...can heat may creat any hazard my Egg transfer..?? Plz, help me to know...stay blessed Ahmet...
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Leena Parmar
10/12/2017 09:33:00
Hi
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Sindhura Thathapudi
10/25/2017 05:22:19
I'm having gastric trouble. Will it affect my implantation after embryo transfer
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Suma
10/26/2017 15:10:55
I had my embryo transfer on 23 October and I am having endometric cyst. While embryo transfer endometrial line was 9 mm. Whether the cyst which I have will affected implantation of embryos. Please help me in this regard
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I had my embryo transfered on 28th Oct and I started getting fever especially at night after 4 to 5 days. I have also started travelling long distance after 5th day and on day 7 and 8th again I travelled long distance. Now my doubts is that I got a slight pain on both side abdomen on different occasions after travelling. Will travelling cause problems for me or affect my embryo transplantation? Please advise.
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Rakhi
11/22/2017 09:54:02
Does chuna(lime powder) helps in successful embryo implantation?
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Rose
11/30/2017 16:02:23
Hi,
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Tara Murdock
12/10/2017 04:43:59
Why are we not supposed to eat chocolate after embryo transfer? Is dark chocolate okay in small amounts?
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Sonya
12/16/2017 04:35:54
Hi, I just had my FET a couple of hours ago and I had smoked salmon just right after EFT. Will it effect?how? Thanks
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blessedmom
12/16/2017 14:22:29
Its 7 days now since my ET and no symptoms other than mild cramps. Is it early to except symptoms, when will I start experiencing symptoms. Thank you.
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Ola
12/17/2017 21:02:58
Hi,
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Jeslyn
12/31/2017 10:20:48
Is it safe to do yoga (normal, not hot yoga) 5 days after FET?
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esther
1/27/2018 12:44:20
Please what are the good sleeping position after embryo transfer. Thanks doctor
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Abigail
2/4/2018 02:55:27
This early on sleeping positions don’t however sleeping on either side is preferential for circulation (not a Dr but have had many transfers and asked the same question)
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Aanchal tikoo
2/5/2018 22:20:28
Hi dear.... i had my embryo transfer on 29th of feb 2018 with 2 embroys with one fair and 2nd poor quality and today is my 9th day n no symptoms yet... what should i expect now.... pls reply
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3/1/2018 00:50:33
Hi..i somequestion after the embryo transfer is requiredthe patient to get a bed rest for a month. Can i get some advice please..
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3/4/2018 00:51:23
Hi.. what fruits is best to eat after the embryo transfer.
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Lizzy
3/4/2018 20:12:19
Hi,
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mel b.
3/6/2018 15:21:29
Hi there,
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Amala
4/12/2018 18:19:53
Hi,
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Michelle
4/30/2018 01:13:36
Hi, is it safe to take protein shakes after embryo transfer? I heard protein shakes are good for after embryo transfer to help the embryo stick. Thanks
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5/2/2018 12:45:38
Thanks for sharing great information..Thank you very much
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Babita Mohanta
5/8/2018 19:08:03
Kindly suggest me sprout is gooG after embryo transfer
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Dulmi
5/11/2018 14:03:50
Hi, is it ok to drink tea after FER and what are the best habbits to successes FER? Thanks
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Prachi
5/29/2018 13:23:23
Hi,
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6/19/2018 14:52:08
Please can anybody help me out, am so confused and worried.
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QUEEN .O. TOMEI
6/20/2018 13:34:19
Please can anybody help me out, am so confused and worried.
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Lipan
6/21/2018 17:55:59
Hi..my aunt got empryo transfer today..what does it mean if she had three embryos transfered? Do help with explanation please!
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sadia
6/29/2018 16:41:18
hi i had my 2 embryo transfer on the 16th June 2018 and i have to do a pregnancy test tomorrow which is the 30th of June and i am really scared and worried because i feeling cramps and pain on my back which looks like monthly period pains and i had light bleeding just a while ago not proper heavy bleeding just light bleeding and i am really worried please anybody out there could advice me please.
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Shanny
7/11/2018 09:43:07
After egg harvest they Freezed my embryo. So if I want embryo transfer to be done it will take how long to prepared
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Aminat
7/18/2018 01:22:28
I did the first time and succeeded but now on my juney to the nest one I think I need more of your advise soon! Thanks.
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Aina
7/29/2018 00:33:13
I just had embryo transfer and would like to ask if I can eat watermelon?
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Alex
8/14/2018 18:59:29
This page says 4 mg/ day (4000 mcg) but everything I have read and been told says a woman should not go over 1000 mcg/ day.
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Aderonke
8/31/2018 18:43:44
Hi,This is my first round of IVF. I did my egg collection on 23 August and embryo transfer on 25 August,5 egg was retrieve,4 were fertilize,2 grow well and 2 were slow but all the 4 was transfer,I noticed two day ago that my boobs are no longer sore and I did not get any sign till now,I don't know how to interprete, how many days embryo was transfer and how many days I am now,i'm still taking the progesterone, but could there be any chance that i'm pregnant?Tell me your experience?!!! I nees a positive experiences!!!
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Shanthi K
9/21/2018 14:14:02
Hi I'm Shanthi I had my FET on 13th of September 2018 and on 9th day after my fet transfer we had an sex is their any problem ples let me know I really worried abt it...
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Athina mae
10/21/2018 12:56:43
Hello! I’ve had ET 4 days ago (today is my fourth day). From the second day up to today, I’ve been vomiting after my main meals. Is vomiting going to affect the results?
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charaniya
8/17/2019 10:12:46
Hi,
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Megha Jadhav
11/21/2019 07:19:40
Hi,
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