What to do if you have constipation after embryo transfer

During the in vitro fertilization treatment, many patients often experience constipation during embryo transfer. The symptoms of constipation are also a common phenomenon. As a woman, don’t worry too much. The reason for such constipation is mainly related to some syndromes caused by ovarian hyperstimulation. At this time, you should pay attention to diet adjustment and try to minimize the harm of constipation.

Why does embryo transfer cause constipation?

Constipation after IVF transplantation is a common phenomenon, and it is a common occurrence like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and it is a normal phenomenon. Because progesterone drugs are needed to preserve the fetus after embryo transfer, and because patients tend to be more sedentary than active, have a more meticulous diet, and have reduced intestinal motility, constipation may sometimes occur.

Constipation should be avoided as much as possible during IVF or the first three months of pregnancy. This is because constipation can easily cause the abdomen to compress the uterus, affecting pregnancy, and excessive force during defecation may cause uterine contractions, thus affecting the success rate of IVF.

So what should you do if you experience constipation?

Mild constipation can be corrected by adjusting the diet structure, such as eating more vegetables and fruits, a high-fiber diet, exercising moderately, and avoiding excessive bed rest. If constipation lasts for a long time and the above methods cannot relieve the symptoms, you can take laxatives appropriately. Please read the instructions carefully before taking them to see if they are contraindicated for pregnant women. It is best to consult an IVF doctor to avoid affecting the development of the fetus.

1. Avoid excessive bed rest and do some light activities, such as walking, slow walking, and light housework. This can promote intestinal peristalsis, shorten the time for food to pass through the intestines, and is very helpful in relieving constipation.

2. Pay attention to your diet, eat more green leafy vegetables and fruits rich in fiber, and eat less spicy and irritating foods. Crude fiber stimulates the secretion of digestive juice and promotes intestinal peristalsis. Crude fiber absorbs water in the intestine, making the feces soft and easy to excrete. Foods rich in crude fiber include: whole grains, potatoes, vegetables and fruits, such as millet, corn, sweet potatoes, radishes, leeks, celery, bananas and apples.

3. Eat regularly and drink plenty of warm water every day. Insufficient water replenishment in the body causes the stool to become dry and reduced in volume, which cannot stimulate the rectum to contract, resulting in no urge to defecate, and constipation will worsen. It is recommended to drink at least 1000 ml of water every day, and you can drink a glass on an empty stomach every morning. Honey has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, and can be taken with water.

Note: Try not to blindly drink lactic acid bacteria that are beneficial to gastrointestinal motility or digestive aids. Consult your medical advisor before using any medication.

4. Living a regular life, getting enough sleep, being in a good mood, and relieving mental stress are all good ways to relieve constipation. Go to the bathroom as soon as you feel the urge to defecate. It is best to sit on a toilet that is comfortable. Don't hold it in. It is best to develop a habit of regular bowel movements.

5. If constipation lasts for a long time and the above methods cannot relieve the symptoms, you must seek medical attention in time and take laxatives that pregnant women can use orally according to the doctor's instructions, which must not affect the baby.

The above are some small ways to deal with constipation. In the final analysis, it is still necessary to pay attention to diet and not lie in bed nervously. Keeping a happy and comfortable mood is the most important thing. Professional doctors will transplant the small embryo to a suitable position in the uterus for growth to allow it to implant and take root. Without special circumstances such as strenuous exercise, it will not wander around, so you can rest assured!