Exercise after IUI

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[Post New]07/14/2019 20:07
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Anonymous
Hi ladies,
Does anyone know if it’s ok to exercise lightly the same day after an IUI? My drs office said it was ok to resume daily activities however a quick google search reveals other fertility clinics recommend not exercising the day of an IUI. Thoughts ??
[Post New]07/14/2019 20:09
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Anonymous
Define “exercise lightly.”
[Post New]07/14/2019 20:12
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Anonymous
Elliptical, treadmill, walking/running
[Post New]07/14/2019 21:10
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Anonymous
Yes, it’s fine. I went to normal exercise classes the evenings after most of my IUIs. My place said it was fine when I asked and I combed scientific literature for any data and it all seems to indicate that continuing to lie down for 10-15 minutes right after the IUI is important but after that nothing has any impact. I did have a successful IUI (4th attempt for me).

To the poster who implied OP has skewed priorities, please stop. Pretty sure she’s asking because she wants to to be pregnant and there’s some seriously alarmist recommendations out there. You can’t stop living your life while TTC.
[Post New]07/14/2019 21:33
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Anonymous
I would not do more than a walk. Just take it easy.
[Post New]07/14/2019 21:44
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Yes, it’s fine. I went to normal exercise classes the evenings after most of my IUIs. My place said it was fine when I asked and I combed scientific literature for any data and it all seems to indicate that continuing to lie down for 10-15 minutes right after the IUI is important but after that nothing has any impact. I did have a successful IUI (4th attempt for me).

To the poster who implied OP has skewed priorities, please stop. Pretty sure she’s asking because she wants to to be pregnant and there’s some seriously alarmist recommendations out there. You can’t stop living your life while TTC.


OP here. Thanks for this answer. And much agreed- wanting to be healthy and take care of my body is actually part of TTC for me
[Post New]07/15/2019 02:15
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Anonymous
I did go to my yoga class on the day of my last (successful) IUI and to the gym two days later.
[Post New]07/15/2019 06:32
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I did go to my yoga class on the day of my last (successful) IUI and to the gym two days later.


Thank you! I think I’ll stick with a walk or a short elliptical session. I relax by exercising so it will help me emotionally. Thank you for all the helpful replies. My IUI is in a few hours- I’m so nervous !
[Post New]07/15/2019 06:34
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Anonymous
Good luck! Hope it works out for you this time!
[Post New]07/15/2019 09:15
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Anonymous
Good luck, OP!
[Post New]07/15/2019 19:15
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Good luck, OP!


Thank you! It went well. The doctor who did it actually encouraged me to workout (as long as it wasn’t a marathon or hot yoga)
[Post New]07/16/2019 07:52
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Good luck, OP!


Thank you! It went well. The doctor who did it actually encouraged me to workout (as long as it wasn’t a marathon or hot yoga)


Glad to hear it! Will keep my fingers crossed for you in the next two weeks!
[Post New]07/17/2019 22:08
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Good luck, OP!


Thank you! It went well. The doctor who did it actually encouraged me to workout (as long as it wasn’t a marathon or hot yoga)


Glad to hear it! Will keep my fingers crossed for you in the next two weeks!


Thank you!! Any tips for this dreaded two week wait?? I’ve been trying to keep busy but the calendar is dragging!
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