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12-28-2012 at 2:13 PM
J&D2007
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What did your RE advise regarding exercise?

I go nuts not having any physical activity and my RE never mentioned anything about restrictions, only that I probably would be uncomfortable during stims and wouldn't want to. So, I am not uncomfortable and wasn't during my last ivf either. I feel 10 pounds heavier since eating crap through the holidays. Did your doctor mention anything to you? (I'm not talking marathons here, either. Just a few mile jog, spinning, lifting weights, etc.)

Me: 35, DH: 36, ttc: 3+ years, dx: unknown
10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid med & normal hsg),
12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s,
1/12: D&C,
6/12 IUI #1: clomid, 5 mature follicles, excellent sperm,= BFN,
7/12: IUI #2: clomid, 3 mature follicles, excellent sperm= BFN,
8/12: IUi #3: clomid, 5 follicles, = BFP!, C/P
10/12 IVF #1: FSH 5.4, estradiol AFC: 14, long Lupron 150/bravelle75,5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast and 1 8 cell transferred. No frosties. BFN
IVF #2: AFC 21, MD lupron 12/25, 225bravelle/150men, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast BFN
IVF #3: natural start antagon, starting 3/30, ER 4/11, 12R,11M,10F
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12-28-2012 at 2:14 PM
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I was told I can continue exercising up until I start stims.  My RE doesn't want me doing ANYTHING once I start stims.  Good luck!
TTC since Nov 2010 | Me: 28, DH: 29 | SA & HSG Normal
IF Treatment started December 2011
Late DX DOR after 10 months of treatment | AMH-.23, FSH-11.1
Stag II Endo removed in July 2012
5 Rounds of Clomid(50-150mg), TI & IUI#1 = BFNs
3 Rounds of Femara(5mg) & Prog, TI, IUI#2, IUI#3 = BFNs
Supplements include DHEA, CoQL, L-Caratine, Vitamin C/D/B3, Fish Oil, and Prenatal
March IVF cycle canceled due to cyst
April IVF #1 - Lupron, Saizen, Menapur, Gonal-F, baby aspirin and dexamethasone | AFC 8 >> 9R, 4M, 2F w/ ICSI...looking to do PGS testing...Stopped dividing at day 3.
Retested AMH, dropped to undetectable at <.16.
Trying to decide what to do next...
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12-28-2012 at 2:38 PM
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My RE said once I start stims no exercise except for walking. He said you can be at risk for ovarian torsion if you exercise while your ovaries are too big. I am squeezing in as many intense workouts as I can before I start stims!
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DH dx with Balanced Translocation 5/12
10/12 IVF#1-7R, 3M, 3F- No transfer - Froze 2.
IVF#2 1/13 - 11R, 10M, 6F, no transfer
IVF#3 4/13 - 8R, 6M, 6F, 1 passed PGD and was transfered 5/2/13
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12-28-2012 at 2:46 PM
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I was also advised against any exercise once I start stims except for walking. It's not easy, but will be so worth it hopefully!
Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
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12-28-2012 at 2:52 PM
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Walking and swimming were okayed for me, but nothing else.


married 7/21/07; ttc since 2/2011
me 31, minor endo; him 32, minor MFI
laparoscopy 5/12; uterine septum corrected
failed IUIs 6/12, 8/12, 9/12
IVF #1 - started stimming 11/24, ER on 12/4, ET on 12/9, beta at 11dp5dt - 417! BFFP!



 
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12-28-2012 at 3:19 PM
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cupcake201:
My RE said once I start stims no exercise except for walking. He said you can be at risk for ovarian torsion if you exercise while your ovaries are too big. I am squeezing in as many intense workouts as I can before I start stims!

 

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Laparotomy with partial oophorectomy 8/2009 to remove cysts/endo. Stopped BC 4/2010.
Multiple clomid rounds from 11/2010 to 6/2011. ~ All BFN
IUI w/clomid 7/2011. IUI w/clomid & injectables 11/2011 & 1/2012. ~ All BFN
Occasionally using acupuncture.
IVF #1:EPP 5/2012 ~ (4R, 3M, 2F w/ICSI). Both embies txfrd. ~ BFN
BCP to manage Endo from 10/2012 to 12/2012.
PAIF/SAIF always welcome!

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12-28-2012 at 3:39 PM
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ctnl81:
Walking and swimming were okayed for me, but nothing else.

 

 

I was told no swimming, due to the movement of your pelvis. Every RE is different.

Me:27, DH:29 Married: 07/07/07 TTC Since: March 2011 MFI Me: No known Issues Varicocele embolization April 2012 IVF #1 with ICSI July 2012: BFN :( DH- Femara for 90 days to decrease Estrodial levels SA and RE Consult 12/10/2012 Numbers have improved! IVF# 2: Jan 2013, Beta 1: 6.1 #2: 9 #3: 16 #4: 21 #5: 129 #6: 644 #7:65 #8:6 9: 1.6 C/P 6weeks0days 5 frosties IVF #3 FET March/April or May?

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12-28-2012 at 3:48 PM
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cupcake201:
My RE said once I start stims no exercise except for walking. He said you can be at risk for ovarian torsion if you exercise while your ovaries are too big. I am squeezing in as many intense workouts as I can before I start stims!

 

This is what I was told too....not that I'm a big exerciser but I do love yoga.
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Me(31): Possibly Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency caused by a mutation in my pituitary genes called PIT-1--Also, Factor V Leiden
DH (31): Borderline low morph, but not considered a problem
"Baby dancing" with no protection or BCP since July 2009
IF testing started March 2011
Endocrinology related tests from October 2011-February 2012
March 2012--Clomid --No response-Straight to injects!
April & May 2012-- IUI#1 & #2 = BFN
July 2012- IVF#1 cancelled
September 2012-IVF#1.2--BFN
November 2012- IVF #2 --BFN
January 2013- IVF #3-- BFFN
February 2013--Found a new RE but first back to the Endocrinologist for more diagnostic testing
Absolutely no idea when we can cycle again...looking into DE as well if IVF#4 fails again
PAIF/SAIF encouraged...give me some hope!!
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12-28-2012 at 4:26 PM
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I started stims yesterday, and I'm a little annoyed that NO ONE at my doctors office mentioned the no exercise thing, when I see so many here have been told to avoid it. I called today about caffeine due to an earlier post..They're typically super organized and informative, but just a little ticked off. I feel like that was a biggie.  
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12-28-2012 at 4:35 PM
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PokerChic85:

I started stims yesterday, and I'm a little annoyed that NO ONE at my doctors office mentioned the no exercise thing, when I see so many here have been told to avoid it. I called today about caffeine due to an earlier post..They're typically super organized and informative, but just a little ticked off. I feel like that was a biggie.  

my RE office never mentioned any restrictions at all. Exercise, alcohol, caffeine, etc. nothing was ever said.  

Me: 35, DH: 36, ttc: 3+ years, dx: unknown
10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid med & normal hsg),
12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s,
1/12: D&C,
6/12 IUI #1: clomid, 5 mature follicles, excellent sperm,= BFN,
7/12: IUI #2: clomid, 3 mature follicles, excellent sperm= BFN,
8/12: IUi #3: clomid, 5 follicles, = BFP!, C/P
10/12 IVF #1: FSH 5.4, estradiol AFC: 14, long Lupron 150/bravelle75,5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast and 1 8 cell transferred. No frosties. BFN
IVF #2: AFC 21, MD lupron 12/25, 225bravelle/150men, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast BFN
IVF #3: natural start antagon, starting 3/30, ER 4/11, 12R,11M,10F
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12-28-2012 at 6:24 PM
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My clinic is SUPER conservative! No caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco at all. No exercise after starting stims. No sex, long periods of standing, or lifting over 10lbs after ER until further notice. :/
Me: 28; DH: 35 1/2008 -- Started TTC
3/2009 -- FD discovered at 17 weeks
1/2011 -- Lap and HSG reveal Stage IV Endo and both tubes blocked.
4/2012 -- Consult with RE for IVF#1 -- All bloodwork and SA are normal -- Repeat HSG - SURPRISE! Both tubes are open.
May, June, August 2012 -- IUI#1-3 -- Letrozole + Bravelle + Ovidrel trigger = BFN
9/2012 -- Lap#2 to remove endo and Hysteroscopy

IVF#1 (Long Lupron) -- 12/6 ER - 20R 11F * 12/11 ET - Transferred 2 excellent blasts *
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12-28-2012 at 6:31 PM
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ARS0805:
My clinic is SUPER conservative! No caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco at all. No exercise after starting stims. No sex, long periods of standing, or lifting over 10lbs after ER until further notice. :/

 ThisYes my clinic is the same way, super cautious, thats why they call it my D-Day. they said no exercise when i start my stims, light walking, but thats about it.

Me 30, DH 30 Together since 2002 TTC since Oct 2010 RE March 2012 HSG left tube blocked with fluid July Lap done, removed left tube and right tube damaged Break until we can fund IVF Mock Transfer and Consent Signing appt 11/2 Started BC 12/11, Injection class 12/18 Lupron starts 12/27  
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12-28-2012 at 6:40 PM
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JourneytoJoy07:

ctnl81:
Walking and swimming were okayed for me, but nothing else.

I was told no swimming, due to the movement of your pelvis. Every RE is different.

  Interesting!  I should clarify that they did say no swimming in between ER and a week after ET for infection reasons, but not otherwise.



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me 31, minor endo; him 32, minor MFI
laparoscopy 5/12; uterine septum corrected
failed IUIs 6/12, 8/12, 9/12
IVF #1 - started stimming 11/24, ER on 12/4, ET on 12/9, beta at 11dp5dt - 417! BFFP!



 
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12-28-2012 at 6:49 PM
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I have to share this because it made me crack up.  I asked my RE what my restrictions would be during the cycle.  She said before stimming, the rule was only no motrin and no heroin.  She said exercise was fine, but that as the cycle progressed I would "really be feeling my ovaries" and not want to run as much.  

 

 
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