Can I take a shower after egg retrieval?

In vitro fertilization is now quite common, but some people still do not understand what it is, so they have many misunderstandings about it and are still very resistant to it. Some women worry that the test tube process, especially the egg retrieval for IVF, will be very painful. So, is the egg retrieval process for IVF painful? Can you take a shower after the egg retrieval for IVF? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

Can I take a shower after egg retrieval for IVF?

You don't need to take a bath immediately after egg retrieval, because the body is still relatively weak at this moment, and there will be a small amount of bleeding, which is very susceptible to bacteria and viruses. It is safer to take a bath 2-3 days after egg retrieval. And it is forbidden to sit in the bath at this time, but you can take a shower. No sexual intercourse is allowed for about ten days. In terms of diet, it is recommended to have a light taste, supplement with protein and vitamins, avoid spicy and cold foods, pay attention to rest, pay attention to private hygiene, avoid fatigue, do not exercise excessively, stay up late less, and maintain a happy mood.

On the second day after IVF egg retrieval, you can take a bath as long as you don’t feel uncomfortable or tired. But you must take a shower, not a bath, to prevent the water from washing your face from entering the vagina and causing infection, which may lead to pelvic inflammation. In addition, you cannot exercise excessively or have sex after egg retrieval for IVF. If you find vaginal bleeding or worsening abdominal pain after IVF egg retrieval, please go to the hospital for medical treatment and observe your urine to eliminate symptoms of excessive uterine and ovarian stimulation.

Common problems after IVF egg retrieval

1. Women must take medications as prescribed by their doctors after egg retrieval for in vitro fertilization, and must not reduce or stop taking medications without permission.

2. Avoid excessive exercise, do not do large movements, avoid riding motorcycles, motorbikes and strenuous activities. Avoid ovarian torsion. After the IVF egg retrieval surgery, there will be a small amount of exudate around the uterus and ovaries, which may cause mild abdominal pain, back pain and other discomforts, so please rest in bed for 1-2 days.

3. After the egg retrieval for in vitro fertilization, the couple promises to each other that they shall not have sexual intercourse within ten days.

4. After the IVF egg retrieval surgery, sitting bath and swimming are strictly prohibited, but showering is allowed.

5. In terms of diet, pay attention to taking in high-protein foods, appropriately increase the amount of fruits and vegetables, and maintain smooth bowel movements. Eat more foods containing vitamins and nutrients that are easy to digest. Avoid spicy and cold foods to avoid constipation and diarrhea.

6. Some patients may experience a slight distending pain in the lower abdomen within 3 days after egg retrieval for IVF, which is a normal condition. If vaginal bleeding occurs or symptoms such as dizziness, rapid heartbeat, limb weakness, increased anal prolapse, decreased urination, swelling and pain on one side of the body occur, please go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.