Acrylic nails

[Livinginoz]

We are hopefully starting IVF very soon with Create fertility. I always have my nails done but I’m reading mixed experiences about whether I can have them on during egg collection/transfer.

Has anyone had treatment with Create and can tell me whether they would have to be removed or not?

Thanks in advance!

[SurvivorPhoenix]

hiya, if you have acrylic nails, I would say you need to remove them. They have to put something on your finger to monitor you while you’re having eggs collected and the layer of acrylic wouldn’t be able to give them a reading. I think the chemical may be an issue too.

I removed my gel nail polish and although they didn’t check/say anything, you just never know. But I think the mixed response is more in gel nails or polish. With acrylics, I’d defo remove. It’s only short term and then you can treat yourself with a new set afterwards 😊 all the best x

[Nabsal in reply to SurvivorPhoenix]

Agree with you

[Livinginoz in reply to SurvivorPhoenix]

Thanks for your reply! Will definitely treat myself to a new set afterwards! X

[Twiglet2]

need to be off for collection I’m afraid some consultants will allow one off for the monitoring if you are lucky so maybe ask locally as that might save you some money.

I am super paranoid though and don’t wear anything so they can see clearly what’s happening if they need to while I’m sedated xx

[Livinginoz in reply to Twiglet2]

I think I’d rather have them all off than one. Would definitely rather be safe so they can monitor me too. Thanks for your reply! X

[Twiglet2 in reply to Livinginoz]

Yeah I’m the same 🤗

[Garbs_1987]

Hi I have had IVF treatment with create and you can't wear anything on your nails for egg collection or transfer. No make up or perfume either.

[Livinginoz in reply to Garbs_1987]

Thank you! I will definitely struggle with the make up part but it is what it is! Thanks for you reply x

[Kate-92]

I wasn’t allowed to have anything on my nails at all, also no make up, no perfumed products, nothing additional on my skin that could potentially cause any contamination x

[Livinginoz in reply to Kate-92]

Thanks for your reply, will definitely be a challenge! X

[Christianbaby]

I wasn't with Create but most clinics prefer no acrylics or nail polish. Good luck! Fingers crossed for you!

[MiniMe23]

I was with create and was told no perfume makeup or fragranced soaps etc when showering. However I had acrylic nails on for both collection and transfer, purely because I couldn’t get them soaked off in time. I did remove from toes, as I know from previous non related surgery they can monitor you that way.

However nothing was said and they gave me stockings which covered my feet altogether. 3rd transfer I had light makeup on as it was late afternoon and I’d come from work. I brought cleanser to remove on arrival but was told it was fine.

Think it just depends x