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What Are The Risks Of Smoking While Taking IVF Treatment?

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: I know that smoking is a no no during ivf ...but I've had a hard time stopping and have smoked some during my shots. The doctors said my blood work, follicles and uterus lining look perfect and I'm going for my egg retrieval next week. I plan on stopping smoking completely when I do my trigger shot...is it to late? Have I already done the damage and should expect for this cycle not to work?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Its not late. Since follicles have developed you stand good chance.

Quit smoking now. Cycle might work as usual.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 minutes later)

Ok thank you so much
I feel super guilty and wish that i didnt smoke at all now that im at the end and would prefer not to go through all this again

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Dont worry about it now. Look forward positively and keep your doctor informed about smoking.

Hope for the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 minutes later)

Have you treated any patients that smoke and it been successful?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes. Treated smokers. Many of them were successful.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar