Cold and Embryo Transfer

[WillowPark]

Hello, after clinic availability issues over Christmas I am finally awaiting my scan for my frozen transfer next week. However... I have woken up today and yesterday with a scratchy throat and feeling a bit like I have a cold. (Sneezing and runny nose.) I wouldn't be concerned about being "ill" at all if it wasn't for upcoming treatment. Really I'm fine, except I'm not. Just looking for advice/experience as to whether I should be concerned, and whether to even mention it to the clinic... Is it just a raised temperature which causes a problem? Thanks 🙂

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi WillowPark. Oh that’s a shame. Hopefully, it won’t impact on the transfer. Plenty of honey and lemon and regular paracetamol. No anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen. Good luck. Diane

[WillowPark in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Diane - honey and lemon is my favourite so I'll get stuck into that! Just hoping it doesn't develop into anything worse... 🤞

[Solly-44]

Hi, I had a stinking cold for my 3rd transfer. Felt dreadful and was convinced the clinic would cancel it but they said it doesn’t really matter how bad we feel (in terms of it effecting treatment!) as long as no temperature. I have a son from that round so good luck to you! Xx

[WillowPark in reply to Solly-44]

That's lovely to hear, thank you! Sore throat day 3 today and feeling a bit worse... Still got 5 days or so to transfer so hopefully it has cleared up by then!