Hair treatment (keratin) & IVF

[DLZ321]

Hello - bit of a random question but has anyone had any strong hair treatments done during injections? I have booked my keratin in for the end of April (booked well in advance) and have just realised it will probably be during injections just before egg collection. Is this a wild thing to do? 😅 I’m super keen to get it done as we’re away on holiday for 3 weeks in May.. but it will also be the first cycle that we can hopefully proceed with transfer straight after.

From what I’ve read online, I can see they say to avoid when pregnant especially for first 3 months.. but am I okay to assume this will be okay during injections or do you think it could affect egg/embryo quality?

thanks!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi DLZ. I do know that eggs and sperm, once exposed, hate strong smells. All I would say, is do you really need this treatment, or could it wait. I would concentrate on your cycle. See what the others say. Good luck. Diane

[PRAYINGFORTHISTOWORK]

hi I would say no, my daughter is a hairdresser and when she was going through ivf she done her research and stopped offering this treatment while she was going through treatment and then pregnancy x

[CyclingAddict]

I'd say no. If you're already questioning whether it'll impact on your treatment, you may blame yourself if the outcome isn't positive. My advice is to stay away from any activities that might make you look back and think 'I wonder if that was the reason why?'. My hair looks a right mess at the moment and I have roots down to my shoulders, but I was so scared about doing any treatment that might jeopardise my chances. Good luck and best wishes x

[StarsAllAround]

I agree with above, it's not worth the risk if you have the hair treatment and your cycle fails you will always wonder if I didn't have the hair treatment would it of worked? And you will just beat yourself up for it. Good luck 👍