Do's and Don'ts While on IVF Medication (For Egg Donors)
While on IVF medications, it is important to follow all these suggestions. These will increase your chances of a successful egg donation cycle.
1. Don't: Sauna, Sunbathing, or Hot Tubs
We strongly suggest avoiding saunas, sunbathing, and hot tubs due to overheating your body and dehydration.
2. Do: Eat a Healthy and Balanced Diet
We suggest having a well-balanced diet, which includes decreasing sugar intake and highly processed foods
3. Don't Exercise (Rule of Thumb: No Making Your Pony Tail Bounce)
Your ovaries are enlarged and fragile. We do not recommend any physical stress to avoid damaging the ovaries.
4. Do: Drink Plenty of Electrolytes
Electrolytes will help flush out the water being stored in your ovaries, especially after your egg retrieval.
5. Don't: Have Sex
You are very susceptible to getting pregnant while on IVF medications. It would also be very uncomfortable and stressful on your ovaries.
6. Do: Increase Fiber Intake
A high fiber intake will help with bowel movements and prevent constipation that the medication may cause.
7. Don't: Social Drugs
It is always recommended to refrain from the use of marijuana, tobacco, and other drugs. Please keep in mind you will also be tested.
8. Do: Stay Rested
Since your ovaries are enlarged, we recommend staying rested and staying seated to help you recover quicker.
9. Don't: Alcohol and Caffeine
We strongly recommend avoiding these two due to dehydration.
Make sure to contact your clinic if you have any other questions or concerns.