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Is Masturbation Okay During 4th Week Of IVF Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

Question: Hi. I am trying for pregnancy through ivf..I am on 4th week.blood test due on 7th March..doctor has advised me for no sex during this ttime..but he didn't mention anything about maturation..is it safe to masturbate during this time?also I am not getting any sign of pregnancy like how I had in my first pregnancy like heart pounding and stretching at the naval..

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy symptoms appear late

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns about lack of pregnancy symptoms.

Pregnancy symptoms appear later and not so soon. It takes time. Hence don't worry about it.

Masturbation is also not advisable. I suggest you don't masturbate nor have sex.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol.
IVF and Infertility Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 hours later)

Why sex and maturbation is prohibited when at dis time in normal pregnancy usually the female doesn't know that she is pregnant..I can understand sex creates thrust but why maturbation?also when can I expect the pregnancy symptoms to appear??

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mastrubation causes uterine contractions

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Mastrubation causes uterine contractions which is not good after embryo transfer. Uterine contractions might lead to expulsion of embryos.

Pregnancy symptoms appear after one month of embryo transfer if there is pregnancy.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E