Is it normal to have period type pains after embryo transfer?

[gill76]

[Sarahlf]

Yes it can be! good luck x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi gill76. Yes, this is quite common, as often your ovaries remain a little active. Just rest when you can and make sure you drink plenty of water – as well as pineapple juice! Make sure too, that you use your progesterone pessaries/cream if they have been prescribed for you. Hopefully, all will soon settle down. You can safely take paracetamol if you feel the need. Diane

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Is pineapple juice recommended Diane?

[gill76]

Thank you for your help ladies, I did use a hot water bottle too is it safe xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Best not too. Snuggle up in a blanket or your partner! Diane

[gill76 in reply to DianeArnold]

I'm quite worried now as I used a hot water bottle yesterday for the pain after embryo transfer it has a fur cover on

[pumpkin1]

I had period pains all through my tww on and off. I think it's something to do with the pessaries you have to take. I wouldn't use a hot water bottle though. Good luck and fingers crossed for you.

[gill76]

I used a hot water bottle yesterday and feel I have done harm and feel guilty

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi gill76. It was just a one-off time, so try and stop worrying about it. Just that once shouldn't have done any harm. Good luck! Diane

[gill76 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you Diane

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi gill76. Apologies if you have already received this reply, but since the changes in the way Health Unlocked is operating, I seem to be getting "old" questions sent to me as a "new" one, so thought it was best to re answer the questions just in case. They were regarding abdo pain following ET and the use of pineapple juice.....Yes, this is quite common, as often your ovaries remain a little active. Just rest when you can and make sure you drink plenty of water – as well as pineapple juice! Make sure too, that you use your progesterone pessaries/cream if they have been prescribed for you. Hopefully, all will soon settle down. You can safely take paracetamol if you feel the need. Diane