Question 1

hi, is it ok to take valtrex (valacyclovir) while i am doing my ivf shots ?

Accepted Answer

Your IVF specialist: will be the final answer on this, but if you were my patient I would probably say it's ok. Valacyclovir/Valtrex (valacyclovir) has been assigned Pregnancy Risk Category B: No risk in non-human studies such as animal reproduction studies. In general, I believe it is safe to take a medication during IVF if it is safe to take during pregnancy. There is no theoretical reason Valtrex (valacyclovir) should interfere with conception.

Question 2

if someone had ivf is it the same as conception?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Conception is when the sperm fertilizes the egg.  With ivf, the sperm and egg are placed together in the lab so that fertilization (ie: conception) can take place.  The result is an embryo that is then transferred into the uterus for implantation to occur.

Question 3

if chances of conception increase in 2 embryo transfer ivf why doc recomend  single  embryo?what are risks of 2 embryo apart from twins?

Accepted Answer

It's all about twins: Twins are a little bit trickier pregnancy.  Twinning with 2 embryos is as high as 20-30%. In the US the ASRM allows 1 or 2 embryos in a 29 year old woman, but recommends only one. Personally I believe this is patient's choice and do NOT recommend 1 vs. 2, but that's me. Your info says you are 29 and in the UK? I do not know the UK standard of care but the science is the same. Best wishes!

Question 4

had ivf - icsi. got implanted one top quality blasto on day 5. 17 days after icsi (conception) i have hcg of 1050. is it too high? could it be twins ?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic sono is best: Since most studies have shown a relatively poor correlation between blood betaHCG levels and number of gestations, the best way to obtain a reliable answer to your questions and concerns is by seeking a transvaginal pelvic sonogram performed by a certified sonographer.

Question 5

will taking wheatgrass pill during stim in ivf cause any problem? also what else can improve egg quality?

Accepted Answer

There is: no data concerning the effect of "wheatgrass" pills upon fertility or "egg quality" as you put it. IN FACT there isw no evidence that ANY nutritional supplement or for that matter Prescription drug has an effect upon egg "quality"
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 6

if i tested equivocal for hsv 2 (0.91) just slightly higher than negative (0.9), and for precautionary measures i'm taking valtrex, how likely is it that i can pass on hsv during sex with those values, which is not even close to positive range (1.09?

Accepted Answer

: I wonder why you are on Valtrex just because of antibody testing. There is no precautionary measure that I could understand with that if you have no symptom. There is reduced chances of transmission of the virus with low virus level and the high virus level is what causes the cold sores to appear.

Question 7

during ivf e2 level is 9073.. what should we do?

Accepted Answer

If she were: My patient,  we'd either retrieve and fertilize the eggs for vitrification and a later frozen embryo transfer, or consider cancelling the cycle altogether. The risk of ohss is staggeringly high, but there could be extenuating circumstances.

Question 8

how to manage colds during ivf cycle? i have embryo transfer tomorrow and i coming down with a cold.

Accepted Answer

Cold and IVF: If you are having , mild flu like symptoms, there may not be any need to worry about transfer. However, if you are feverish or having severe symptoms, it may be better to freeze the embryos and plan a transfer when you aren't ill.  I would talk to your doctor about their recommendations.

Question 9

i am thinking about starting ivf treatment , but suffer with bad migraines , have you any tips to avoid migraines happening during this treatment ?

Accepted Answer

See HA specialist: Once a diagnosis of migraine has been made, effective treatment involves 3 specific strategies: 1) patient education, 2) nonpharmacological 3) pharmacological (medical) management. Prophylactic therapy is recommended for the chronic and disabling migraine.

Question 10

how many gonarilex shots during ivf is common?

Accepted Answer

3-8: Depending on when the Ganirelix is started and when the HCG is is given it could be between 3 and 8 days.

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Taking valtrex during ivf conception

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Hi, is it ok to take valtrex (valacyclovir) while i am doing my ivf shots ?

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If someone had ivf is it the same as conception?

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If chances of conception increase in 2 embryo transfer ivf why doc recomend single embryo?what are risks of 2 embryo apart from twins?

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Had ivf - icsi. got implanted one top quality blasto on day 5. 17 days after icsi (conception) i have hcg of 1050. is it too high? could it be twins ?

A member asked:

Will taking wheatgrass pill during stim in ivf cause any problem? also what else can improve egg quality?

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If i tested equivocal for hsv 2 (0.91) just slightly higher than negative (0.9), and for precautionary measures i'm taking valtrex, how likely is it that i can pass on hsv during sex with those values, which is not even close to positive range (1.09?

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During ivf e2 level is 9073.. what should we do?

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How to manage colds during ivf cycle? i have embryo transfer tomorrow and i coming down with a cold.

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I am thinking about starting ivf treatment , but suffer with bad migraines , have you any tips to avoid migraines happening during this treatment ?

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How many gonarilex shots during ivf is common?

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