Hot water bottle whilst stimming??

[SharlyWarly]

Hi, does anyone know whether it helps follicle/eggs to grow if you use a hot water bottle on your lower abdomen whilst stimming? I did it before after embryo transfer but wondered if doing it whilst stimming might help them grow a bit more as I'm not a great responder to IVF drugs.

[jenben81]

I did castor oil packs. I'm convinced it helped but could have been a variety of things. Even if hot water bottles are proven not to help, whats the harm? For me I wanted to feel that I was doing everything in my power to increase my odds. I also felt like the packs helped my lining. Best of luck!

[SharlyWarly in reply to jenben81]

Oh, I was told that you shouldn't use caster oil packs whilst stimming! I get that you want to feel like you are doing all you can to help. Thanks for your help

[jenben81 in reply to SharlyWarly]

Oh then maybe avoid my advice. Maybe use warmth and not castor oil, and maybe not all the time? And I would use heat when looking at improving lining. And avoid caster oil packs during your period.

[CAS2]

I was told a definitive no by my clinic on using a hot water bottle during stims as the heat isn't good for developing eggs. I was gutted as was so sore! xx

[SharlyWarly in reply to CAS2]

Oh crikey, looks like lots of conflicting responses! Why should I be surprised, this is IVF after all!!!

[CAS2 in reply to SharlyWarly]

so true! I guess it's the old 'if in doubt leave it out!'. I didn't risk it after that but who knows if it is really that bad.

[Kitcat12]

My clinic always said yes to heat during stimms but not after transfer as embryos don't like to be too warm once they're back in the body x

[SharlyWarly in reply to Kitcat12]

How funny, I did the exact opposite previously when I've had embryos transferred!!! Thanks for your response.

[tiger-cub]

Yes to heatpad while steaming

[SharlyWarly in reply to tiger-cub]

Thanks - even though responses have been varied I think I will use the heat pad

[Cinderella5]

I got told this was ok....not boiling hot obviously! Also warm baths & keeping your feet warm helps too!xx

[SharlyWarly in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks - I hate having hot feet but I've heard that somewhere else too. (Grumble) I will give it a go

[Cinderella5 in reply to SharlyWarly]

Ha ha ha I always have freezing feet! Im always glad of a chance to heat them up! No heat on your tummy after transfer though. Good luck.xx

[jengi]

I love hot water bottles! But I was told to avoid them after transfer as embryos are a bit heat sensitive. Good luck Xx