Sex after egg collection

[becky114]

Why are we advised not to have sex after egg collection. I have heard it's in case a mature egg has been left behind but surely if the IVF doesn't work it will just increase my chances of getting pregnant? Xxx

[TryingToStayRational]

Risk of infection, plus risk of multiple pregnancy potentially too. Also if you were to develop symptoms of OHSS in the time between collection and transfer they can do a freeze-all, but if you had a spontaneous conception it would get worse due to pregnancy hormones.

Good for you if you’re feeling well enough to contemplate sex tho, I only had eyes for prune juice and hot water bottles! 😂

[wombats]

Also because your ovaries are massively enlarged from the stims, there's a risk of ovarian torsion. Very unlikely to have a multiple as all of the follicles have been aspirated.

[becky114]

Thanks ladies this was really interesting lol xxx