After The Embrio Transfer Road, Do My Wife's Husband Have An Intimal Relation?

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JAKARTA - Those who have undergone embryo transfer or are not recommended to have sexual activity first, according to a specialist obstetrician and consultant content of fertility, endocrinology, and reproduction from the Indonesian Obstetrics and Gynecology Association (POGI) dr. Aida Riyanti, Sp.OGKFER, M.RepSc.

"Although it is not scientifically proven that intimate relationships become counterindication after the act of embryo transfer or in pregnancy, contraction of the uterus due to orgasm can be a worrying thing," said the doctor who practices at Pondok Indah IVF Center Hospital and Pondok Indah Hospital Bintaro Jaya through his written statement, quoted from ANTARA.

Therefore, Aida said, sexual activity related to penis penetration into the vagina should not be done first. Then what about exercise, is it also not recommended? According to Aida, the patient of the embryo transfer program or one stage in the IVF program is recommended to live his daily lifestyle as usual during the waiting period after the action.

However, sports with high intensity such as aerobics, or running should not be done first until they get confirmation of clinical pregnancy.

"Better, choose low-intensity exercise such as walking, yoga, and meditation with a duration of 30 minutes per day," he said.

Furthermore, there are a number of things that must be avoided at all during this waiting period, namely smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages. Aida said, after the transfer of embryos, cigarettes and alcohol could have a very detrimental effect on the development of prospective babies.

Aida added, after the transfer embryo, obstetrics specialists and consultant content of fertility, endocrinology, and reproduction will prescribing supporting medicines to increase the possibility of embryos being transvested or attached. "Continue suppressive treatment as instructed by the doctor," he said.