Once you are discharged we recommend our patients rest the day of the embryo transfer procedure. Normal activities can be resumed the day afterwards. We do not recommend any high impact activities or over-exertion until the pregnancy test. We advise patients to avoid any hot-tubs/Jacuzzis or hot baths during this time also. Sexual intercourse can resume at any time depending on the female patients level of comfort after the egg retrieval.

Patients are asked to avoid strenuous activity that would strain the pelvic area, such as climbing stairs and lifting objects heavier than 15 pounds. Any formal exercise program such as weight lifting aerobics, jogging, etc. should be discussed with the physician. Also, the patient is advised not to take tube baths, douche, insert tampons or have sexual intercourse until the pregnancy test.

Swimming and highly strenuous activity, such as weight-lifting or high impact aerobics, will need to be limited for about a week. Otherwise, there are no restrictions following surgical treatment. In fact, regular activity and exercise are encouraged on the day of treatment even for patients treated by microsurgery or surgical laser. Patients treated for spider veins may return immediately to normal activity except highly strenuous exercise, suntanning, or use of hot tubs for one week.

This is the process in which fertilized eggs are placed inside your uterus using a flexible catheter (Wallace). This procedure is painless. Insertion of the catheter is done slowly. Sometimes it may be necessary to use a firmer catheter (Cook K Jet) and ultrasound guidance to insert the catheter. Removal of the catheter is also done slowly. After the catheter is removed, it is checked under the microscope to ensure that all the embryos have been placed in the uterus.

Animals that are produced using Embryo Transfer (ET) and Cloning are not eligible for inclusion in the herdbook. Although such technologies can be effectively used in a thoughtful conservation plan with carefully selected matings, indiscriminate use can have a disastrous effect on a gene pool as tenuous as the Randalls'. Over nearly two decades, Randall breeders have been following a breeding protocol proscribed by Dr. Phil Sponenberg.

Since the laser does not burn or cut the skin in any way, no bandages are necessary. You can return to work the same day and resume all your regular activities. To reduce the chance of uneven tanning in the treated areas, you should minimize sun exposure and tanning for a week or two after treatments. It is OK to resume shaving or clipping hair in the treated area after 3-4 days.

During the first few weeks, patients are encouraged to gradually begin a walking program. This will help to build endurance and strength. Most routine activities can also be resumed within the first few weeks. Until the spinal fusion heals, patients should avoid excessive bending, twisting, or lifting more than 15 pounds. This is usually takes about nine months. After that time most sports, such as, basketball, soccer, and running are allowed.

No. Your embryos have now returned to their natural environment, where they would be had fertilization been achieved spontaneously. Thus, you can lead a completely normal life, just like any woman who still doesn't know that she has conceived and will soon be pregnant.

There does not appear to be any difference in the chance of pregnancy whether there is bed rest or not. However, it is preferred that you do not to engage in strenuous activities.

It has not been proven that avoiding coitus during the two weeks after embryo transfer makes any difference to the chance of pregnancy. However most couples prefer to abstain from coitus.

If you have a regular ovulatory cycle. One way is to test your urine twice daily from day 12 to day 16 for the Luteinizing hormone surge. This would show as a definite double line in a plastic cassette. You will be given an injection of HCG 10,000 units (Pregnyl) under your skin of your tummy . If your embryos have been frozen at the 6 or 8 cell stage, transfer will take place five days after the injection.

Betting on single embryo in vitro not a bad gamble Procedure improves so couples need not risk multiple births By JULIE DAVIDOW SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER Four years into her quest to get pregnant, after she had decided to try in vitro fertilization, 35-year-old Lisa Goss had a decision to make. Did she want one or two embryos put back in her uterus? With two, she might have twins; with one, she might be reducing her odds of having a baby at all.

Overall survival rate after freezing and thawing is about 85%. The likelihood of pregnancy after a transfer of frozen-thawed embryos is about 40 to 50%. Offspring born from frozen embryos has a similar rate of congenital abnormalities as does offspring of the general population.