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Why does Vitalab make their IVF patients wait 16-17 days past ER to do a beta hcg? A normal luteal phase is 14 days why wait another 3 days? If it is a failed cycle but the progesterone prevents bleeding then it gives the patient a lot of “false hope” that the cycle is infact a success.

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Different clinics have different protocols with regards when to do the test.

- Bi-Week 30 answers kindly provided by Dr. Stephan Volschenk -

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I’ve read conflicting views of the do’s and taboos (e.g. exercise, sex) during the 2WW. What would you advise against, and if I’m a regular exerciser, should I cut down or cut it out during the 2ww?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

There is no scientific evidence as far as this goes, but from a common sense and emotional point of view I feel that one should cut down until you have an answer as to the result being positive or negative.

- Bi-Week 30 answers kindly provided by Dr. Stephan Volschenk -

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Should couples abstain from intercourse during their 2ww after any treatment (while waiting for a beta) or does this only apply to IVF and if so, what is the reasoning behind abstaining?

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

There are no hard and fast rules regarding abstinence of intercourse during these time periods, and definitely not during intercourse or insemination cycles – in fact the more often in these cases the better. During IVF however, we prefer abstinence during the 2 weeks following the embryo transfer in order to theoretically give the attempt the best chance of success. There is however no scientific evidence that this makes any difference at all to the ultimate outcome and is possibly more psychological than scientific.

- Week 5 answers kindly provided by Dr. Stephan Volschenk -

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Archive for the ‘2WW’ Category

Why does Vitalab make their IVF patients wait 16-17 days past ER to do a beta hcg? A normal luteal phase is 14 days why wait another 3 days? If it is a failed cycle but the progesterone prevents bleeding then it gives the patient a lot of “false hope” that the cycle is infact a success.

I’ve read conflicting views of the do’s and taboos (e.g. exercise, sex) during the 2WW. What would you advise against, and if I’m a regular exerciser, should I cut down or cut it out during the 2ww?

Should couples abstain from intercourse during their 2ww after any treatment (while waiting for a beta) or does this only apply to IVF and if so, what is the reasoning behind abstaining?

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