IVF abroad and flying

[Princessyaz26]

Was just wondering if you go abroad for IVF, how long after the embryo transfer it would be ok to fly back home? Thanks!

[Dreamer0204]

Hello, I have just completed Treatment aboard and my clinic says you can travel back that very same day. As I had to get 2 flight I broke it down over 2 days as you forget how stressful/exhausting travelling can be. Hope that helps. Wishing you lots ok luck xx

[Cinderella5]

We got told we could fly same day but no flights so having couple if days to relax which is actually quite nice!xx

[DC13]

I was told that you can fly back the same day and a lot of people do that.

[Filmgirl101]

I usually fly the same day or couple days later.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Princessyaz26. It is always a worry to know what to do for the best when flying after treatment, or early on in pregnancy. Obviously you are best guided by what your clinic recommends. However, I do speak with couples that go to the USA for treatment and travel back to the UK on the same, or next day after embryo transfer. Most have gone on to achieve their pregnancy, some don’t. Couples who go to Spain etc for donor treatment fly back very soon afterwards, unless they incorporate their treatment in a holiday. Most couples that conceive naturally do not know that they are pregnant for a month at least – loads of those are regular “fliers” too. I am sorry if I have confused you further, but if you do decide to fly and the treatment does not work this time, then you should not “beat yourself” up about the fact that you flew, as there are so many factors to consider. Hope this helps and my best wishes go with you with your forthcoming treatment. Diane

[godsbaby]

Hello Can I ask where you are going for treatment, please.

Just I am planning of going abroad for treatment also

[Princessyaz26 in reply to godsbaby]

I know that the treatment in Barcelona a lot of people say it’s the best in the world, even my own Gynocologist who is based here in Switzerland mentioned that a lot of people go there, I will see how I get on in Switzerland and have thought of going to barcelona as my second option.

[Princessyaz26]

Thank you everyone so much for your replies, i feel so supported by all your comments, I’m not alone thank you! I was googling everything and getting worried about flying etc...as it’s coming up to Xmas and soon after was going to fly home to the UK, so I guess even two weeks after it’s safe to fly if it’s successful! Thank you so much, I’m doing the treatment in Zurich Switzerland as I’m currently based there but planning to go home for Xmas

[godsbaby in reply to Princessyaz26]

Good luck, I hope it works. I am going to the fertility show in london tomorrow, will checkout the barcelona stand thank you

[Princessyaz26]

Thank you, oh, interesting! let me know how that is and what info you find out, apparently Barcelona and Valencia have the top ones, here a few people mentioned that, there are a few English newspaper articles I read a few years ago too about Barcelona and Valencia, I think its the same clinic, hope its an interesting and informative day for you!

[Momsofnations]

And remember to take things easy. Congratulations in advance