How soon can I resume my normal routine – after the IVF procedure? Ask Dr. Doyle

May 12, 2011July 15, 2018 Editorial Staff

QUESTION: I realize that IVF can be very easy and quick. I don’t mind laying around for awhile though. How soon can I resume my normal routine – after the IVF procedure?

Dr. Doyle: Most women need one day after the egg retrieval before resuming normal activity, mostly because of the anesthesia and the bloating. However after the embryo transfer, even though it is a painless process, we recommend 36 hours of limited activity to allow for the embryo to implant. But this is really not as physically a challenging process as most people imagine.

Ask Dr. Doyle

My partner and I are deciding on how many eggs to fertilize with our sperm. What are the odds that two eggs will result in one fetus? If we’re sure we only want one child, how many embryos do you suggest?
I’m considering donating my eggs, but I don’t know the procedure. Can you explain – in detail – what I should expect from the actual egg retrieval? Does it hurt?
Can you tell me a little more about Connecticut Fertility Clinic? How many families have you helped?
Is the age of an egg donor important?
As Canadians we need a surrogate in the US. How many trips should we plan to make during this process?
How can I find the perfect surrogate for me?
What should we know about egg donation?
One dad or two?
Why can’t we get pregnant at home?
What do we do with unused embryos?
Can I donate my eggs to a gay couple?

About Dr. Michael Doyle
Dr. Doyle is the founder and medical director of Connecticut Fertility Associates which specializes in Reproductive Medicine, Egg Donation and Surrogacy. Since he opened his practice in 1991, over 4,500 babies have been born to families who have been successfully treated by Dr. Doyle, including over 500 to LGBT families.

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