Travelling can be tiring, so patients must stay healthy during the travel season to improve IVF success.
Can you go on holiday during IVF treatment? Many patients ask about travelling during IVF treatment. Roads and airports are busy with travellers visiting beaches and lakes, visiting family, or travelling for work. If you’re undergoing fertility treatments and travelling during IVF, eat well with fruits, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains. Stay hydrated with water or mint-infused water, pack healthy snacks like nuts and dried fruits, and limit caffeine and alcohol. Check local foods for your diet and consult your doctor before travelling.
Planning Carefully Helps You Enjoy Trips Without Disrupting Your Treatment
- Keeping your medications safe is crucial whether driving or flying in hot weather. Before you leave, get a cooler and ice packs for medicines that need to be chilled. Also, remember to bring additional items such as bandages, wipes, hand sanitiser, and a secure container for needles. This way, you’ll be prepared and won’t need to make any unexpected trips to a store.
- If you’re carrying injectable fertility medications on a flight, follow TSA guidelines for travellers with medical needs. They’ll give you a list of your medicines. Before your trip, check with the airlines for their rules or advice. Freeze your ice packs and pack all your medications and supplies in clear plastic bags for security checks.
During fertility treatment, be aware that there’s a slight chance of ovarian torsion. This happens if your enlarged ovaries twist suddenly, causing severe pain that might need surgery.
To reduce this risk, avoid making sudden twists or quick movements:
- Be careful when lifting heavy objects while packing or loading your vehicle. If you can, ask for help or use luggage with wheels to make it easier and reduce strain on your body. Keep wet towels handy to avoid sweating on flights.
- Don’t place your bag in the overhead compartment on the plane. Instead, ask a flight attendant or another passenger for help lifting your luggage.
- When picking up your bag from the baggage claim, use your legs, not your back, to lift it or ask for assistance.
- By taking these steps and being careful with how you move, you can have a great trip without putting your health or fertility treatment at risk.
Taking these steps will help ensure your medications are properly stored and readily accessible, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip without added stress. Travelling can be tiring, so patients must stay healthy during the travel season to improve IVF success.
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