{"id":106694,"date":"2024-02-23T11:25:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T09:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/?p=106694"},"modified":"2024-02-23T11:25:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T09:25:42","slug":"getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Sick During IVF:\u00a0 How to Manage It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Going through the process of <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">IVF<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> can be both exciting and stressful. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Treatment involves medical procedures, medications, and careful planning. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">However, unknown circumstances such as getting sick can disrupt the IVF journey. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">In this blog post, we explore what happens if you get sick during IVF and provide strategies to manage it effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Communicate_with_our_team_at_IVI\" title=\"Communicate with our team at IVI\">Communicate with our team at IVI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Consult_with_Your_GP\" title=\"Consult with Your GP\">Consult with Your GP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Medications_and_Treatment_Adjustments\" title=\"Medications and Treatment Adjustments\">Medications and Treatment Adjustments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Prioritize_Your_Health\" title=\"Prioritize Your Health\">Prioritize Your Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Emotional_Support\" title=\"Emotional Support\">Emotional Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Follow_Hygiene_Practices\" title=\"Follow Hygiene Practices\">Follow Hygiene Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/getting-sick-during-ivf-how-to-manage-it\/#Consider_Postponing_the_IVF_Cycle\" title=\"Consider Postponing the IVF Cycle\">Consider Postponing the IVF Cycle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicate_with_our_team_at_IVI\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Communicate with our team at IVI<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If you fall ill during the IVF process, it is crucial to inform your IVF consultant immediately. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">It&#8217;s important that our team is made aware of your health condition and can provide guidance on how to proceed. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Our specialists may recommend adjustments to your treatment plan or medications based on your illness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Additional monitoring may be necessary to ensure the conditions for your treatment are adequate as your health improves.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consult_with_Your_GP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Consult with Your GP<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">In some cases it may be necessary that your GP prescribes medication to treat your condition. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Schedule an appointment with your GP provider to discuss your illness and seek additional medical advice. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">They will evaluate your symptoms, provide necessary treatment, and offer recommendations on managing your health while undergoing IVF.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medications_and_Treatment_Adjustments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Medications and Treatment Adjustments<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Depending on the severity of your illness, your doctor might need to make adjustments to your medications and treatment schedule. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Certain medications might need to be postponed or altered to ensure your well-being. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Contact between your GP and IVF doctor at IVI will help to determine the most suitable course of action.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_Your_Health\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Prioritize Your Health<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">During IVF, it is essential to prioritize your overall health and well-being. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If you are unwell, it is important to rest, eat nutritious food, and stay hydrated. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Follow your doctor&#8217;s recommendations and take any prescribed medications diligently. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Prioritizing your health will help you recover faster and maintain a healthy body for the IVF process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Support\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Emotional Support<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Dealing with illness during IVF can be emotionally challenging. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Our team is here to support you as you voice any concerns or anxieties you are experiencing as a result of your condition. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Reaching out to family, friends or your partner for emotional support can be extremely beneficial. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">An additional avenue of support we recommend is joining support groups or seeking counseling to cope with the additional stress. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Taking care of your mental health is equally important to your physical health during this time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_Hygiene_Practices\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Follow Hygiene Practices<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">We advise, in order to minimize the risk of further infections, to practice good hygiene. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Wash your hands frequently, avoid close contact with others who are sick, and follow any specific guidelines provided by your doctor. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment will help protect your health during the IVF process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Postponing_the_IVF_Cycle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Consider Postponing the IVF Cycle<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">In some cases, if your illness is severe or requires intensive treatment, Our specialists may advise that you postpone your IVF cycle. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">This decision will be made by taking into consideration your health and the potential impact on the success of the treatment. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">It is essential to trust their expertise and prioritize your well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Getting sick during IVF can be scary. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Our team at IVI is dedicated to providing a high level of support to make your experience as smooth as possible, so you can recover quickly. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">With proper communication, medical guidance, and self-care, we can work together to navigate through this challenging situation. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: 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