Egg retrieval day - can I have a bath?!

[penman90]

Hello everyone

Apologies if this is a super silly question -

I had my egg retrieval today and I am experiencing some bloating and cramping. Am I OK to have a bath and use a hot water bottle??

[Sayusayme]

You can have bath in Luke warm water but don't put hot water bottle on the abdomen ...continue medication given by doctor.

Regarding bloating n cramps it's part of ivf egg retrieval symptoms .Don't worry but if it's too too too much painful and you are not able to tolerate contact your doctor till then chill out and wait for a call from your doctor after five days regarding your embryo quality

Pray pray pray

All the best

[penman90 in reply to Sayusayme]

Thank you xx

[Cinderella5]

I hot told no baths for risk of infection! Take some paracetamol, drink lots of water.xx

[penman90 in reply to Cinderella5]

That's what I thought, but my clinic didn't advise. Thank you xx

[KW83]

I got told no baths too, sorry! I hope the bloating settles down soon, I was a bit sore for a couple of days but it wasn't too bad. As Cinderella says, paracetamol and plenty of water. Xx

[penman90 in reply to KW83]

Seems to have settled now its bed time. Thank you xx

[Lilac12]

I know its tempting but try not to have a bath - risk of infection x

[penman90 in reply to Lilac12]

Soooo tempting lol! I thought that would be the case. Thank you xx

[HowManyMiles]

I found a (not too hot) hot water bottle, with a cosy woollen cover, really helped ease the discomfort after egg retrieval. Hope all goes well for you. x

[penman90 in reply to HowManyMiles]

Sounds bliss, I'll give that a try. Thank you xx

[HelenJudi1]

My clinic told me not to have a bath for at least 24hrs... which was hard as it was all I could think about! I was also told not to use a hot water bottle as it could mean that the bleeding wouldn’t stop...

[penman90 in reply to HelenJudi1]

Yes, I'm just desperate for one. I'm feeling a bit better now I've settled for bed. Thanks for your advice xx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to penman90]

Take care x

[Lavender96]

I was also told not to have a bath for at least 24 hours for risk of infection and to avoid using a hot water bottle. I found Paracetamol and drinking plenty of water helped. Fingers crossed the cramps settle down soon x

[penman90 in reply to Lavender96]

Thank you. I feel better now I've settled for bed. It's been a long day 😴😴 xx

[NCS88]

Hi / I had this today. Had a shower and hubby bought me a heated blanket which I have on low and eases some aches. Feel better ♥️♥️

[penman90 in reply to NCS88]

How lovely. Hope it has eased off. All the best with your journey ❤️ xx

[mimisquiz77]

Hi , I have been always told no bath to avoid risk of infection. Please check with your clinic prior having a bath. Good luck with your treatment 🤞 w

[penman90 in reply to mimisquiz77]

Thank you xx