Working out during stims?

Has anyone ever been told Not to workout? The nurse giving the IVF teach class, advised us not to workout, due to our ovaries being enlarged from the follies/meds. But then I heard it might be a good idea to workout, as another way of aleviating some stress. Confused


I was going to ask this morning, but was too excited and happy that I forgot.

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I don't really work out to begin with, but at my first monitoring appointment, I was told to limit the physical activity, as I would start to feel discomfort from the stims. At this point, on day 9 of stims, I can tell you that this is true! For the past few days, I have been achy around the area of my ovaries, along with some nausea and heartburn. Exercise is the last thing I feel like doing. I was told not to lift any more than 10 lbs. I forgot and was holding my 2 year old niece yesterday, and then remembered b/c I was so uncomfortable!

Message edited 9/19/2011 10:38:14 AM.

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Well, that does make sense. I just thought it would be a good idea. Thanks for the input.

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Hey I would love a good excuse not to exercise!! Take it and run with it get it?


I'm the laziest person on earth

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I am all for an excuse, it doesn't even need to be a good one.

Like this morning. My excuse/reason for eating 6 dark chocolate chip cookies....."I needed my antioxidants!"

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Posted by RGEC47

I am all for an excuse, it doesn't even need to be a good one.

Like this morning. My excuse/reason for eating 6 dark chocolate chip cookies....."I needed my antioxidants!"

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I would go for walks but no strenuous exercise. GL!

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My RE said not to, within a week I was so sore I couldn't even if RE had said it was okay.

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Thanks for the input ladies!