is it realistic to have ivf treastment and hold down a new job?

Answer 1

I know most 'answerers would say NO. They are probably right, but i believe it has a lot to do with personal thresholds and the nature of work. Medically speaking, staying off work is not mandatory through an IVF cycle and for many people, apart from the odd day off, their employment has not suffered. Having said this, the IVF period is understandably an emotionally stressful period for couples and some time off could be well worth it! With a new job I would advise you put your boss in the know, not necessarily spelling out 'IVF'
let's follow the cycle: Initially there's a battery of hormonal blood tests, although at odd times, don't take more than a few minutes in hospital. Initially there's clomifene tx with one or two ultrasound scans - within a 5 day period. Most women experience hot flushes during this time.
You are then given medication to supress any egg production by your ovaries, mostly as a nasal spray - for about 2 weeks. Then you are given injections to be self administered at same time daily underneath the skin for about 2 weeks to switch egg production by ovaries to 'overdrive'. They sting! but only for a few minutes. Many women experience bloating and nausea. Reconstituting (most come in seperate powder and 'injection water') these injections can be tricky! Ask for clear/practical instructions! you eggs might be monitored by ultrasound about twice in 2 weeks. Each appointment usually less than 30 minutes.
Next the eggs are harvested with a syringe introduced into your ovaries going through the tissue just under the neck of your womb ie throgh your vagina. It sounds horrenduous! but if it was that risky it wouldn't be done as a day procedure where you can return home or to work minutes after. you might require minimal sedation and It is normal to have some/minimal vaginal bleeding and discomfort afterwards.
2-3 days later the fertilized eggs are returned to your womb through the cervix (akin to having a coil fitted) with US guidance.
After this procedure most women understandably feel the need to remain 'motionless' to enhance proper implantation of the 'pregnancy' into its new environment. The truth is what happens after this is entirely up to nature. as far as you're not planning any marathons or WWF fights, you're fine. Theres no need to stay upside down either! If all is well on a scan in a couple of days, usual pregnancy symptoms take over. You will however continue with hormone pessaries for a week or two.
Let's leave the decision of time off work up to you, but now you have a fair idea of events. Needless to say, if you experience abdominal pain especially during the injectables or after implantation( ?hyperstimulation or ectopic pregnancy) then pls stop work and get investigated fully by your Obstetrician.
There've been encouraging success rates with IVF so Good luck!!

Answer 2

I am so pleased that i found this question because i am actually going through my second IVF try and yesturday i got told my job may be made redundant, now i am worring how i will get employed once i have mentioned time off that i would need, also with being through it before i know that at the final stages of IVF the appointments are made at really short notice. Also the stress is not ideal. Sorry i have not answered your question, but thank you for asking as now i may be able to get some advice too.

Answer 3

Maybe, I am currently going through the process - be prepared for multiple dr appointments I have already had about 6 appointments and should have about 3 more before the process is totally finished. It really kind of depends on your hours, how far you are from the dr's office and the employer that you have. Personally, I think that it would be difficult to start a new job and do the treatments at the same time but it is all a matter of personal opinion and how well you handle stress.

Answer 4

Depend's on you and how much you have going on.

Do you work night's?Weekend's? If you do then it should be ok.
You can make your DR. appt's during the day and NOT miss work! Also take into consideration AFTER you have the baby,will you want to work then?

Don't quit your job just yet, just try to work around it. Good luck in whatever you decide! And I hope your IVF goes baby well :)

Answer 5

IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment; IUI, ICSI and Laparoscopic surgery is very cheap in India. The cost is very low and the medical services are very good in India.

My cousin and her husband got their IVF treatment in India through the Forerunners Healthcare in India and is all praise for this company. She is a known case of PCOS.She is a very happy mother of a baby boy now. She just paid 2500 pounds for the full IVF treatment in India for which she was quoted 8000 pounds in private setup in UK.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the newspapers. I have also read about a Chinese couple who planned surrogacy through the Forerunners Healthcare. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery and infertility treatment like IVF, IUI, and ICSI abroad for low price. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery and treatment can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

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Hope this helps.

Answer 6

It depends. If you can have a few days off work then it may work. My fertility clinic schedules appointments very early in the morning if needed so that it would not interfere as much with work. You should only need two days off. One for the retreival and one for the transfer. I would check with your clinic about appointments that won't interfere with your new job. Good Luck!!

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Answer 8

Wouldn't that cause you undue stress? That would kind of defeat the purpose.

Answer 9

No.