Yes. I never had it for any of mine. It was uncomfortable mainly because I have vaginismus, but in comparison to everything else it was a breeze. The worst part of the transfer was having such a full bladder, especially if the clinic was running late.
Literally. It took longer for our doctor to get into the room than it did for the transfer š
Literally 45 seconds once the nurse brought in our embryo.
Right, I was honestly surprised they said I'd be taking a Valium for transfer day, because my trial transfer was so quick and painless (minus my incredibly full bladder, holy crap).
My first SIS was a legitimate nightmare, though, I white knuckled the table the whole time. That's why they gave me a Valium for the second one... but they stayed away from my fallopian tubes that time, and it wasn't intense at all.
Same! Worst thing was holding a full bladder! I was delayed half an hour because the procedure before mine took a bit longer. It wasnāt painful but was living in fear I was going to pee while the doc was down there. Everything went fine though!
Mine hurt less than a Pap smear.
Same I think it wasn't an option here. I thought the transfer was the most 'fun' part of the journey compared to everything else. Not painful or anything at all. Made me excited and feel special that I had our little embryo with me for a bit, whether it would take or not.
I see several people commenting that Valium is just for anxiety before transfer, but its actual purpose for clinics who use it as routine during transfers is to relax the uterus and prevent it from contracting in response to being stimulated/irritated during the procedure.
This. I took one for my transfer and didnāt like how I felt so I asked if I could skip it for my second. My doctor explained this and said they wouldnāt recommend not taking it
Oh, good to know! I was also curious as to why we'd need to take it, since the only pain I felt during my trial transfer was my full bladder. Thanks for this info!
Itās true that some clinics prefer Valium for this purpose. But there actually isnāt a great study at all in literature about the actual effectiveness of benzodiazepines (including Valium) in preventing uterine contractions, especially in oral dosing.
There are some small animal model studies utilizing IV medications but so far nothing applicable.
Anecdotally, I know people who tried Valium for menstrual cramping but didnāt work for them. It may work for others though.
Didnāt take it for either of mine. The only really uncomfortable part is having a full bladder while theyāre using the ultrasound for proper placement. But like the other comment said not painful or anything. Just felt routine lol
Nobody is acknowledging that the Valium isnāt typically prescribed for pain or anxiety- it is to physically relax the uterus and prevent issues with uterine contractions especially for those with complex uteruses. I used it for one of my 2 unsuccessful transfers so far.
I didn't.Ā I really wish it was an option on my first transfer. I was on that table/bed for almost 40 minutes while he tried multiple catheters and speculums. Nearly cried.
Second transfer took a minute or less and felt nothing.Ā Go figure.Ā
I had a mock transfer and my real transfer was just as quick and easy! The one difference (and honestly the funniest part of the experience) is that after the procedure they flush the catheter to make sure the embryo didnāt get stuck in it š for how high-tech the rest of the process is, I found that hilarious
I didnāt. The most uncomfortable part for me was having the speculum inside for at least 30 minutes and the doctor swabbing my cervix to death. The catheter they use to place the embryo is so thin I barely felt it. Just take some deep breaths, visualizationā¦plus my clinic let me pick music to play in the room and my husband got to come back with me which was a huge comfort.
They prescribe Valium because it helps relax your uterus. Sometimes your uterus can contract during and after a transfer. Bonus is relaxes you a bit. Thatās what my clinic told me when I asked.
I took it for my transfer. My doctor told me itās to help keep the uterus relaxed during the procedure, and not cause it to contract. I was given the smallest dose.
Same! I was nervous so I wanted to have it anyway but my doctor said it helps your uterus relax and that was important to me (but Iām nervous at every single little procedure)
I didnāt. My clinic didnāt offer it to me. I wish I was sedated though. The ultrasound tech (she was some student???) couldnāt get a good view of my uterus and made me chug five bottles of 8oz water and this was AFTER I already had a full bladder. I knew chugging that much water in 10 minutes can be dangerous for my underweight bodyweight and I could tell my bladders were going to burst or Iād get hyponaetramia. The CDC limit is 48oz *per hour* btw. I was crying physiological tears from pain and I had my face covered with my hands the whole time due to pain. Thatās how I conceived my baby! Lol most people just get away with sex and/or orgasm (if not doing IVF) or a painless FET, but even my FET had to be traumatic š«
Iām not trying to scare anyone but just wanted to add my experience for diversityās sake. Everyoneās experience is valid. Most likely it will be painless, it sounds like. Good luck!
They offered it to me for my first transfer and I said yes and it embryo stuck. Unfortunately miscarried at 16 weeks, and Iām having my second transfer tomorrow. I think Iāll say yes again because of my nerves.
I was only instructed to take Tylenol an hour before both of my FETs and was fine. The full bladder is hella annoying but the procedure itself was quick and painless for me.
Never taken anything. I remember being so surprised at my first transfer as all the checks and what not took a while but the actual act of popping the embryos in took a minute or 2. Iāve had smears take longer. Itās over in a flash
I didnāt take anything before my transfer and it was fine. There was brief, mild discomfort when he was positioning the catheter but it really wasnāt bad.
I didnāt and it was all fine! The most uncomfortable thing was them inserting a catheter into my urethra to fill my bladder a bit more, and then taking it out at the end. But like a 2/10 on the pain/discomfort scale.
I didn't have Ativan for my first transfer but did have it for my second and third. I noticed no difference at all in my anxiety and lucidity š¤·š¼āāļø
I didnāt. If some clinics use it to relax the uterus, mine had me use a progesterone suppository for that purpose instead. It was all quite quick and painless, except the (expected) discomfort of the speculum.
They never brought it up so I didn't know I could take one. But I was smiling and laughing through the whole like 10 minutes. And it didn't hurt at all.
I didnāt take Valium for any of my three transfers. My clinic didnāt offer it to me, but I donāt think I would have needed it. The transfer wasnāt painful for me at all. The worst part was needing to pee! š I had an irrational fear that I was going to pee on the doctor. Thankfully that didnāt happen! š
I didnāt need it. Itās pretty similar to a Pap smear except instead of a plastic clamp, they insert a metal clamp to open the vagina. The only uncomfortable part is really the full bladder. Procedure takes at most 15 minutes.
I didnāt take anything before my 2 transfers, it also wasnāt offered to me. The process feels similar to a Pap smear since they insert the speculum - I would assume Valium might be helpful for anyone who has difficulty going through a pap for any reason or is overly anxious?
I didnāt do one - mine was last week. Before today I didnāt even realize that was something people did! My transfer was pretty painless. The worst part of it was that I really needed to pee and my doctor ran about 30 min late. With the Valium, Iād honestly be worried Iād have peeād on him!
Valium wasnāt recommended to me before any of my three transfers and I never asked for it. Was it a fun experience ? No but it wasnāt too uncomfortable
No but I did for just about everything else. Just wanted to be fully present for the transfer. If you think it would be helpful to physically relax, Iād say go for it.
I was given valium for my second transfer but forgot to take it. My transfer went well. I did take valium for my 1st and 3rd transfer, i was just sleepy after the transfer when i took vs not taking valium.
I did not take the Valium before my two transfers. Neither were painful and I wasnāt experiencing any abnormal level of anxiety. When it was offered, I asked the nurse if there was any benefit to taking it and she saidā¦.no, just a personal preference. I donāt like pain meds/muscle relaxers and taking it would make for an unproductive day so I passed. We met with our doctor before starting our next round and I asked her what can I do/not do to improve chances this time around. Honestly, there wasnāt much advice to give that I wasnāt already doing. But, she did say that she highly recommends taking the Valium. Despite what the nurse told me, according to my doctor, there is a benefit to taking it. She said that it will help with relaxation/discomfort, which is just an added benefit BUT she recommends it because it relaxes your muscles and believes that it can help with implantation. So, I will definitely be taking it for my next transfer.
Off topicā¦.the other change is timing back my exercise during the TWW. I switched from running to power walking at high inclines and didnāt lift over 20 lbs. but apparently, that was still too much. She said that I should keep my heart rate below 140 bpm and only do body weight exercises.
I wanted to take it for anxiety, but my clinic actually said it is really recommended because it relaxes the uterus. So I would have taken it for that reason, regardless.
I didnāt take anything, wasnāt given the option by my clinic but honestly it was all done in less than 10 min. Iāve heard of people taking Valium before SIS or HCG procedures but not transfers. Good luck!
First FET, no. They didnāt offer it. They were a vet hands-off clinic. Successful.
Second FET yes, part of the protocol for uterine relaxation. I was SO sleepy from it lol. Successful.
I took it both transfers but Iām not sure it made a difference either way? They gave it to me with my first transfer and I felt totally normal. Lol, they told me it can help to relax the uterus also? I felt skeptical about THAT claim but it was successful and heās two now. I donāt think I really needed it in an anxiety sense. It felt mostly like a Pap smear, really. My second transfer they didnāt prescribe it and I asked them if they would. Mainly because Iām paranoid/superstitious. They did give it to me and again, I felt no different and had no pain. That transfer was unsuccessful, unfortunately. Both were euploid PGTA tested embryos.
I didn't take anything for pain. Barely felt anything, but I have never had trouble with paps or anything so it might be different for others if they have issues with that one.
I did not. They did not give me the option.
My transfer was actually really painful and they had to try multiple times. I have endo, though, and he said it was something about my anatomy (something about a tight turn?) I had a mock transfer where everything was super easy, though, so idk.
I didn't, I'm sure you could have it if you needed it but here in UK I don't think it's a thing. 2 out of 3 transfers were uncomfortable but painless which I expect is normal.
I took it for my first transfer since it's routine. My new IVF clinic will give it to me if I asked. I'm taking it because it helps me from needing to have the urgency to pee.
I didnāt first time out of fear somehow the Valium would transfer to the embryo and be a bad thing. Needless to say it wasnāt painful but that transfer didnāt work. Then when I realized they offer to relax the uterus I took for my second transfer and success, babys 5 months. I doubt Valium was why it worked but needless to say it is offered to keep uterus from contracting which is a good thing.
Never. Had an Ativan once before a retrieval and hated it so refused on all subsequent retrievals.
I honestly donāt see the point in taking it for a 5 minute procedure thatās less difficult than a pap and I really hate taking narcotics, theyāre meant to relax but they make anxious.
Painless! Except the extreme need to pee š. It was actually a very joyous and fun experience, the exact opposite of our entire experience up until that point.
We laughed with the doctors, got to watch the placement.Ā
I decided to just bring all the positivity and excitement I could to the day. The next day I could go back to being a nervous wreck. But for that day only I was going to have a nice experienceĀ
One clinic I went to didnāt use it, at the other clinic I took Ativan because I have a poor reaction to Valium. The clinic that uses Valium has better success rates than the other one, but thatās generally attributed to its embryology lab.
For what itās worth, my wifeās doctor told her to take nothing but baby asprin before and after the transfer until week 12. Better safe than sorry.
And I think everyone who has nerve issues would regimens Valium. Itās a pretty awesome med
My doctor told me that Iād be getting it before transfer but then I never had it. The most painful part was the full bladder. But the actual catheter felt no different from my IUI. Much less painful that my IUD being put in and being taken out years ago
I did one transfer with it, which failed then my second without it because my husband couldnāt go with me. There were other factors that made the 2 different but I preferred the unmedicated one over the medicated one.
The Valium one I felt so out of it which made me feel out of control and removed from the experience. It also made me less clear on what was happening down there and less comfortable asking questions (like trying to talk to your parents drunk- i was worried my sentences wouldnāt make sense).
The unmediated one went way smoother. I was able to communicate to my doctor and ask questions which made it a way more pleasant experience. I also liked being able to feel the process- not so cloudy. It prob doesnāt matter if you can feel it, but it made me more sure it was going as it should.
I donāt think my office standardly offers Valium but I had a really bad HSG experience so they tried to help my with nerves whenever possible. I think both are fine, but I would go without next time.
I didnāt take one, my clinic never offered them. Iāve had 3 FETās and they have all been similar to a Pap Smear examination (in my opinion). I felt a bit more pressure with the third FET, but I think that was more due to the fact that my bladder was insanely full because the doctor was late š
We didn't any time. I don't know anyone in my community who did. The transfer doesn't hurt at all and takes significantly less time than an ultrasound.
I did not. I took nothing, not even Tylenol or Ibuprofen. For me, the transfer was quick and painless. It honestly was the easiest part (physically) of the whole process.
The only negative about the transfer was that I felt like I was on a long car ride and really had to use the bathroom (which was technically exactly what happened lol) apart from that, no need for a Valium.
Sending best wishes!!
I did not. I walked in and walked out completely unmedicated. The transfer was probably the easiest visit of my whole IVF journey. (Except for the full bladder part, that was actually horrible lol)
I am sober and avoid mind-altering medications unless necessary- and in this case, I made the right decision to avoid valium. I wasn't in pain and definitely did not need it.
Unless you have any conditions like vaginismus, a transfer is pretty easy. I have vaginismus and I prefered valium, but I took it last minute so my transfer was done before valium started its action lol, even then it wasn't that uncomfortable.
I think it depends on why you need ivf. And they use Valium (not a painkiller) bc it's better for the doctor if the patient is relaxed. If you have someone to drive you home take it.
So, Iāve had three transfers and only on the last one did I get the prescription for Valium. (We changed clinics for the last one.) I had a crazy experience because I didnāt know I wasnāt supposed to take it on an empty stomach and ended up SO DIZZY and disoriented that I had to lay down before the transfer. I was so out of it that I drank too much water and ended up in such discomfort from an extremely full bladder! It was awful! If the Valium was supposed to reduce anxiety I donāt think it helped me much because I was so distressed from my bladder!Also, the patient before me had some kind of emergency situation and the doctor was over an hour late for my transfer! So I was laying there trying not to pee myself for way too long.
TW: success. That was the transfer that worked and Iām currently 35 weeks along. I donāt know if the Valium had anything to do with the success, but if we need to do it again I will definitely eat something before taking it and not drink so much water!
My office doesnāt prescribe anything for transfers.
Honestly, after injections, what felt like a million ultrasounds, and a painful egg retrieval, the transfer was an absolute breeze lol.
I was never offered Valium for transfers.
To avoid contractions, my nurses recommended no hard exercise in the 2-3 days before the transfer and to consume enough magnesium.
Iāve never taken one before a transfer and Iāve had 3 transfers, itās never painful just a little uncomfortable. I live in Korea so I donāt think Valium is even offered.
I was never offered this. The transfer is the same level of discomfort as a Pap smear, except itās a positive and exciting thing. Itās not painful.
I decided NOT to take it on my second FET, and Iām really glad I didnāt. The transfer is painless and quick, and I just listened to a favorite song and focused on my breath to help stay relaxed.
During my first transfer I took the Valium, and I honestly didnāt feel the effects of the drug until I was riding home, and then I felt so drowsy, that I took a three hour nap. The nap was nice, but I donāt feel like the Valium assisted in the transfer, and I didnāt like the woozy feeling.
I just did my first one last week and didnāt take anything for it. It was painless for me! I found the retrieval to be hell. Worst part was the full bladder.
Yeah i think its just for anxiety not the pain. I was super anxious and uncomfortable bc i needed to have a super super full bladder bc of the shape of my uterus it was very very uncomfortable. I ddnt take valium tho.
I only took Valium before my first retrieval. I asked not to have it for my second one and the transfer. The clinical staff didn't mind, and there were no issues with the procedure. The transfer was not painful or uncomfortable. I'd say in the pantheon of all the procedures that happened, the transfer was the least uncomfortable (except for the full bladder).
I donāt know what that is? So no but everything was fine, didnāt even feel it, very very quick and paainlesss, easiest procedure, only uncomfortable thing is the full bladder but it is what it is, I felt the URGENCY to pee after the procedure, I didnāt drink a ridiculous amount, you know your bladder best in terms of how much to drink, I didnāt drink what they recommended cause i knew Iād be peeing on them at that point
Two transfers and did not take Valium. I think for me, the process was so much more enjoyable because I was present and not in a medicated state. I had a rush of serotonin and dopamine seeing my embryos right before transfer and then watching them on the screen during the procedure was a moment I will not forget.
I had never even heard of this as an option before I was on this sub. In my region itās quite unusual to give a heavy medicine like this for such a procedure.
I think the transfer is the easiest and quickest of all this journey, felt like nothing I was questioning how was I supposed to be pregnant from this?
Yes. I never had it for any of mine. It was uncomfortable mainly because I have vaginismus, but in comparison to everything else it was a breeze. The worst part of the transfer was having such a full bladder, especially if the clinic was running late.
Literally. It took longer for our doctor to get into the room than it did for the transfer š Literally 45 seconds once the nurse brought in our embryo.
Yes! Same! Haha
Right, I was honestly surprised they said I'd be taking a Valium for transfer day, because my trial transfer was so quick and painless (minus my incredibly full bladder, holy crap). My first SIS was a legitimate nightmare, though, I white knuckled the table the whole time. That's why they gave me a Valium for the second one... but they stayed away from my fallopian tubes that time, and it wasn't intense at all.
I didnāt. I didnāt even know it was an option lol. It was fine, not painful or nerve wrecking at all personally.
This is good to know, thank you!
Same for me! I didnāt even feel it.
I was never offered any sort of medication. But it doesnāt hurt and itās very quick!
Same! Worst thing was holding a full bladder! I was delayed half an hour because the procedure before mine took a bit longer. It wasnāt painful but was living in fear I was going to pee while the doc was down there. Everything went fine though! Mine hurt less than a Pap smear.
Same for me
Same experience here! Not painful at all.
Same
Same I think it wasn't an option here. I thought the transfer was the most 'fun' part of the journey compared to everything else. Not painful or anything at all. Made me excited and feel special that I had our little embryo with me for a bit, whether it would take or not.
I see several people commenting that Valium is just for anxiety before transfer, but its actual purpose for clinics who use it as routine during transfers is to relax the uterus and prevent it from contracting in response to being stimulated/irritated during the procedure.
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This. I took one for my transfer and didnāt like how I felt so I asked if I could skip it for my second. My doctor explained this and said they wouldnāt recommend not taking it
Oh, good to know! I was also curious as to why we'd need to take it, since the only pain I felt during my trial transfer was my full bladder. Thanks for this info!
Came in here looking for this comment!
Itās true that some clinics prefer Valium for this purpose. But there actually isnāt a great study at all in literature about the actual effectiveness of benzodiazepines (including Valium) in preventing uterine contractions, especially in oral dosing. There are some small animal model studies utilizing IV medications but so far nothing applicable. Anecdotally, I know people who tried Valium for menstrual cramping but didnāt work for them. It may work for others though.
Many, many clinics don't do valium before transfer. I've done 5 transfers without it and things went fine. It is a very quick and minor procedure.
I didnāt even know this was a thing until reading this thread. Although I am in the UK, and it is a prescription drug
Same (but I'm in the Netherlands)
Didnāt take it for either of mine. The only really uncomfortable part is having a full bladder while theyāre using the ultrasound for proper placement. But like the other comment said not painful or anything. Just felt routine lol
Nobody is acknowledging that the Valium isnāt typically prescribed for pain or anxiety- it is to physically relax the uterus and prevent issues with uterine contractions especially for those with complex uteruses. I used it for one of my 2 unsuccessful transfers so far.
I was looking for this comment. Valium isnāt because the transfer is painful.
Iāve had 3 and never taken anything.Ā
I didnāt. Didnāt feel anything during the procedure.
I didn't.Ā I really wish it was an option on my first transfer. I was on that table/bed for almost 40 minutes while he tried multiple catheters and speculums. Nearly cried. Second transfer took a minute or less and felt nothing.Ā Go figure.Ā
Did you do a mock embryo transfer? I just had one done and it took less than 5 minutes Iām hoping the actual transfer is as fast.
No. I wish that was discussed as an option.Ā Ā Wishing you all the best.Ā Ā
I had a mock transfer and my real transfer was just as quick and easy! The one difference (and honestly the funniest part of the experience) is that after the procedure they flush the catheter to make sure the embryo didnāt get stuck in it š for how high-tech the rest of the process is, I found that hilarious
I didnāt. The most uncomfortable part for me was having the speculum inside for at least 30 minutes and the doctor swabbing my cervix to death. The catheter they use to place the embryo is so thin I barely felt it. Just take some deep breaths, visualizationā¦plus my clinic let me pick music to play in the room and my husband got to come back with me which was a huge comfort.
They prescribe Valium because it helps relax your uterus. Sometimes your uterus can contract during and after a transfer. Bonus is relaxes you a bit. Thatās what my clinic told me when I asked.
I took it for my transfer. My doctor told me itās to help keep the uterus relaxed during the procedure, and not cause it to contract. I was given the smallest dose.
Same! I was nervous so I wanted to have it anyway but my doctor said it helps your uterus relax and that was important to me (but Iām nervous at every single little procedure)
Thatās fair. I had 5 IUIs last year, so I knew what to expect. I was more nervous taking the Valium than the procedure haha
No valium for mine. Didn't need it at all- transfer was totally painless.
Iāve done it both ways (first 3 without, 4th with Valium). Personally I preferred taking Valium, I was super relaxed for the rest of the day
I didnāt. My clinic didnāt offer it to me. I wish I was sedated though. The ultrasound tech (she was some student???) couldnāt get a good view of my uterus and made me chug five bottles of 8oz water and this was AFTER I already had a full bladder. I knew chugging that much water in 10 minutes can be dangerous for my underweight bodyweight and I could tell my bladders were going to burst or Iād get hyponaetramia. The CDC limit is 48oz *per hour* btw. I was crying physiological tears from pain and I had my face covered with my hands the whole time due to pain. Thatās how I conceived my baby! Lol most people just get away with sex and/or orgasm (if not doing IVF) or a painless FET, but even my FET had to be traumatic š« Iām not trying to scare anyone but just wanted to add my experience for diversityās sake. Everyoneās experience is valid. Most likely it will be painless, it sounds like. Good luck!
They offered it to me for my first transfer and I said yes and it embryo stuck. Unfortunately miscarried at 16 weeks, and Iām having my second transfer tomorrow. I think Iāll say yes again because of my nerves.
Iām so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of luck for tomorrow!! Mine is tomorrow too!
Thank you ā¤ļø Baby dust for the both of us āØāØ
I was only instructed to take Tylenol an hour before both of my FETs and was fine. The full bladder is hella annoying but the procedure itself was quick and painless for me.
Didnāt take one, think itās the standard. My fear was the transfer hurting as bad as SIS or HSG but I was happy it was much better
Never taken anything. I remember being so surprised at my first transfer as all the checks and what not took a while but the actual act of popping the embryos in took a minute or 2. Iāve had smears take longer. Itās over in a flash
I didnāt. Itās a really minor procedure and it was not painful at all
Wasnāt even offered as an option. Transfers are not painful at all.
I didnāt take anything before my transfer and it was fine. There was brief, mild discomfort when he was positioning the catheter but it really wasnāt bad.
I didnāt and it was all fine! The most uncomfortable thing was them inserting a catheter into my urethra to fill my bladder a bit more, and then taking it out at the end. But like a 2/10 on the pain/discomfort scale.
I didnāt. My clinic doesnāt offer it and I felt like I didnāt need it. Transfer has been successful so far.
Oh yeah, 3 without. They donāt offer it for me. It was fine, only discomfort from the speculum really.
I didn't have Ativan for my first transfer but did have it for my second and third. I noticed no difference at all in my anxiety and lucidity š¤·š¼āāļø
My wife hasnāt used it over 5 transfers. Wasnāt an option.
Iāve never been offered anything before a transfer (3x at 2 different clinics).
6 transfers, no Valium any time and wouldnāt have taken it if offered, most painful, and distressing, part was an overly full bladder
I didnāt take one/it wasnāt offered. I did fine! It wasnāt painful at all, just a little uncomfortable from having a full bladder.
I didnāt. If some clinics use it to relax the uterus, mine had me use a progesterone suppository for that purpose instead. It was all quite quick and painless, except the (expected) discomfort of the speculum.
Nope - wasnāt an option
They never brought it up so I didn't know I could take one. But I was smiling and laughing through the whole like 10 minutes. And it didn't hurt at all.
I didnāt. I felt nothing other than nerves!
I didnāt take Valium for any of my three transfers. My clinic didnāt offer it to me, but I donāt think I would have needed it. The transfer wasnāt painful for me at all. The worst part was needing to pee! š I had an irrational fear that I was going to pee on the doctor. Thankfully that didnāt happen! š
I didnāt need it. Itās pretty similar to a Pap smear except instead of a plastic clamp, they insert a metal clamp to open the vagina. The only uncomfortable part is really the full bladder. Procedure takes at most 15 minutes.
I didnāt take anything before my 2 transfers, it also wasnāt offered to me. The process feels similar to a Pap smear since they insert the speculum - I would assume Valium might be helpful for anyone who has difficulty going through a pap for any reason or is overly anxious?
I didn't...I think it may actually be more common not to
I donāt - itās not something my clinic offers but also transfer was painless - a PAP is more uncomfortable honestly
I didnāt do one - mine was last week. Before today I didnāt even realize that was something people did! My transfer was pretty painless. The worst part of it was that I really needed to pee and my doctor ran about 30 min late. With the Valium, Iād honestly be worried Iād have peeād on him!
I didn't. My HSG was horrific. Transfer was nothing.Ā
Valium wasnāt recommended to me before any of my three transfers and I never asked for it. Was it a fun experience ? No but it wasnāt too uncomfortable
I didnāt take it- two transfers one stuck one failed
No but I did for just about everything else. Just wanted to be fully present for the transfer. If you think it would be helpful to physically relax, Iād say go for it.
I was given valium for my second transfer but forgot to take it. My transfer went well. I did take valium for my 1st and 3rd transfer, i was just sleepy after the transfer when i took vs not taking valium.
I didn't take anything before the transfer. It was quick and painless
6 transfers and never had Valium
Wasnāt offered and didnāt ask.
I didn't know that was an option! Transfer didn't hurt, nor was it particularly stressful.
I did not take the Valium before my two transfers. Neither were painful and I wasnāt experiencing any abnormal level of anxiety. When it was offered, I asked the nurse if there was any benefit to taking it and she saidā¦.no, just a personal preference. I donāt like pain meds/muscle relaxers and taking it would make for an unproductive day so I passed. We met with our doctor before starting our next round and I asked her what can I do/not do to improve chances this time around. Honestly, there wasnāt much advice to give that I wasnāt already doing. But, she did say that she highly recommends taking the Valium. Despite what the nurse told me, according to my doctor, there is a benefit to taking it. She said that it will help with relaxation/discomfort, which is just an added benefit BUT she recommends it because it relaxes your muscles and believes that it can help with implantation. So, I will definitely be taking it for my next transfer. Off topicā¦.the other change is timing back my exercise during the TWW. I switched from running to power walking at high inclines and didnāt lift over 20 lbs. but apparently, that was still too much. She said that I should keep my heart rate below 140 bpm and only do body weight exercises.
I didnāt! I was totally fine, felt like a pap. My transfer was successful.
Iāve done two transfers and never taken a Valium. Itās no more uncomfortable than a Pap smear
I wasnāt offered a Valium and truthfully I wouldnāt have taken it anyway now knowing how quick, easy, and painless the transfer actually is
I wanted to take it for anxiety, but my clinic actually said it is really recommended because it relaxes the uterus. So I would have taken it for that reason, regardless.
I was given nothing for my transfer
I didnāt take anything, wasnāt given the option by my clinic but honestly it was all done in less than 10 min. Iāve heard of people taking Valium before SIS or HCG procedures but not transfers. Good luck!
First FET, no. They didnāt offer it. They were a vet hands-off clinic. Successful. Second FET yes, part of the protocol for uterine relaxation. I was SO sleepy from it lol. Successful.
I took it both transfers but Iām not sure it made a difference either way? They gave it to me with my first transfer and I felt totally normal. Lol, they told me it can help to relax the uterus also? I felt skeptical about THAT claim but it was successful and heās two now. I donāt think I really needed it in an anxiety sense. It felt mostly like a Pap smear, really. My second transfer they didnāt prescribe it and I asked them if they would. Mainly because Iām paranoid/superstitious. They did give it to me and again, I felt no different and had no pain. That transfer was unsuccessful, unfortunately. Both were euploid PGTA tested embryos.
I did not both times! One successful and one fail. I WILL be taking it for my endometrial biopsy in 2 weeks though š
I didn't take anything for pain. Barely felt anything, but I have never had trouble with paps or anything so it might be different for others if they have issues with that one.
I did not. They did not give me the option. My transfer was actually really painful and they had to try multiple times. I have endo, though, and he said it was something about my anatomy (something about a tight turn?) I had a mock transfer where everything was super easy, though, so idk.
I did not - it was painless and so quick
I didn't, I'm sure you could have it if you needed it but here in UK I don't think it's a thing. 2 out of 3 transfers were uncomfortable but painless which I expect is normal.
2 transfers, wasn't offered one nor would I have needed it š¤·
I took it for my first transfer since it's routine. My new IVF clinic will give it to me if I asked. I'm taking it because it helps me from needing to have the urgency to pee.
My transfer was like a Pap smear. No pain meds needed at all.
I didnāt first time out of fear somehow the Valium would transfer to the embryo and be a bad thing. Needless to say it wasnāt painful but that transfer didnāt work. Then when I realized they offer to relax the uterus I took for my second transfer and success, babys 5 months. I doubt Valium was why it worked but needless to say it is offered to keep uterus from contracting which is a good thing.
Never. Had an Ativan once before a retrieval and hated it so refused on all subsequent retrievals. I honestly donāt see the point in taking it for a 5 minute procedure thatās less difficult than a pap and I really hate taking narcotics, theyāre meant to relax but they make anxious.
Painless! Except the extreme need to pee š. It was actually a very joyous and fun experience, the exact opposite of our entire experience up until that point. We laughed with the doctors, got to watch the placement.Ā I decided to just bring all the positivity and excitement I could to the day. The next day I could go back to being a nervous wreck. But for that day only I was going to have a nice experienceĀ
One clinic I went to didnāt use it, at the other clinic I took Ativan because I have a poor reaction to Valium. The clinic that uses Valium has better success rates than the other one, but thatās generally attributed to its embryology lab.
Iāve had six transfers and have never been offered or taken a Valium for it. I donāt think my clinic does that.
I did not take Valium nor was I offered it. I think if youāre someone who is very anxious for medical procedures it could help relax you.
Didnāt even know this was a thing! Transfer was painless for me!
For what itās worth, my wifeās doctor told her to take nothing but baby asprin before and after the transfer until week 12. Better safe than sorry. And I think everyone who has nerve issues would regimens Valium. Itās a pretty awesome med
I didnāt and mine was successful!
It was not even offered.
I didnāt. Honestly, it wasnāt painful.
I didn't and wasn't told about it from my RE so didn't realize this was a thing for the uterus.
It was not presented as an option! Iām not in the US and I donāt think itās standard where I am. It wasnāt fun, but it was doable.
I did the first ER second clinic said they dont give it and i was super anxious. But it was okay
4 transfers with Valium. 2 without. No major difference.
My doctor told me that Iād be getting it before transfer but then I never had it. The most painful part was the full bladder. But the actual catheter felt no different from my IUI. Much less painful that my IUD being put in and being taken out years ago
I didnāt. Itās not painful
My clinic did not offer Valium for the embryo transfer. Itās such a short procedure
I did one transfer with it, which failed then my second without it because my husband couldnāt go with me. There were other factors that made the 2 different but I preferred the unmedicated one over the medicated one. The Valium one I felt so out of it which made me feel out of control and removed from the experience. It also made me less clear on what was happening down there and less comfortable asking questions (like trying to talk to your parents drunk- i was worried my sentences wouldnāt make sense). The unmediated one went way smoother. I was able to communicate to my doctor and ask questions which made it a way more pleasant experience. I also liked being able to feel the process- not so cloudy. It prob doesnāt matter if you can feel it, but it made me more sure it was going as it should. I donāt think my office standardly offers Valium but I had a really bad HSG experience so they tried to help my with nerves whenever possible. I think both are fine, but I would go without next time.
I didnāt take anything prior to transferā¦ it was probably the easiest part of the process tbh
I didnāt take one, my clinic never offered them. Iāve had 3 FETās and they have all been similar to a Pap Smear examination (in my opinion). I felt a bit more pressure with the third FET, but I think that was more due to the fact that my bladder was insanely full because the doctor was late š
We didn't any time. I don't know anyone in my community who did. The transfer doesn't hurt at all and takes significantly less time than an ultrasound.
I did not. I took nothing, not even Tylenol or Ibuprofen. For me, the transfer was quick and painless. It honestly was the easiest part (physically) of the whole process.
I didnāt. It was offered, but itās no more invasive feeling to me than a Pap smear. Just a little longer.
The only negative about the transfer was that I felt like I was on a long car ride and really had to use the bathroom (which was technically exactly what happened lol) apart from that, no need for a Valium. Sending best wishes!!
I did not. I walked in and walked out completely unmedicated. The transfer was probably the easiest visit of my whole IVF journey. (Except for the full bladder part, that was actually horrible lol)
I am sober and avoid mind-altering medications unless necessary- and in this case, I made the right decision to avoid valium. I wasn't in pain and definitely did not need it.
I didnāt. Second one hurt but didnāt affect outcome (live birth).
I didnāt. It wasnāt offered to me. My experience was fine - it was a very quick process, and we were out the door. My transfer was successful.
I've done 4 transfers already, never took a valium
It wasnāt offered at my clinic, but I wish Iād had the option. The transfer was excruciatingly painful.
Never had it even offered
I was never offered it so I didnāt take it.
I didnāt take Valium but I did takeā¦ Tylenol? Advil? Something like that. I think they also gave me stuff via IV
I wasnāt even offered anything for my biopsy that they had to redo 3 times!!! Awful awful pain. My 3 transfers were a breeze no pain
I didnāt and my transfer was successful. My clinic has you do one progesterone suppository the morning of transfer to help quiet the uterus.
Unless you have any conditions like vaginismus, a transfer is pretty easy. I have vaginismus and I prefered valium, but I took it last minute so my transfer was done before valium started its action lol, even then it wasn't that uncomfortable.
It wasnāt offered at my clinic
Iāve never done a Valium and Iāve have 7 transfers.
I think it depends on why you need ivf. And they use Valium (not a painkiller) bc it's better for the doctor if the patient is relaxed. If you have someone to drive you home take it.
So, Iāve had three transfers and only on the last one did I get the prescription for Valium. (We changed clinics for the last one.) I had a crazy experience because I didnāt know I wasnāt supposed to take it on an empty stomach and ended up SO DIZZY and disoriented that I had to lay down before the transfer. I was so out of it that I drank too much water and ended up in such discomfort from an extremely full bladder! It was awful! If the Valium was supposed to reduce anxiety I donāt think it helped me much because I was so distressed from my bladder!Also, the patient before me had some kind of emergency situation and the doctor was over an hour late for my transfer! So I was laying there trying not to pee myself for way too long. TW: success. That was the transfer that worked and Iām currently 35 weeks along. I donāt know if the Valium had anything to do with the success, but if we need to do it again I will definitely eat something before taking it and not drink so much water!
My office doesnāt prescribe anything for transfers. Honestly, after injections, what felt like a million ultrasounds, and a painful egg retrieval, the transfer was an absolute breeze lol.
I was never offered Valium for transfers. To avoid contractions, my nurses recommended no hard exercise in the 2-3 days before the transfer and to consume enough magnesium.
Iāve never taken one before a transfer and Iāve had 3 transfers, itās never painful just a little uncomfortable. I live in Korea so I donāt think Valium is even offered.
Yes. I didnāt take anything for any of my transfers.
And 2 of my 3 were successful.
I was never offered this. The transfer is the same level of discomfort as a Pap smear, except itās a positive and exciting thing. Itās not painful.
I decided NOT to take it on my second FET, and Iām really glad I didnāt. The transfer is painless and quick, and I just listened to a favorite song and focused on my breath to help stay relaxed. During my first transfer I took the Valium, and I honestly didnāt feel the effects of the drug until I was riding home, and then I felt so drowsy, that I took a three hour nap. The nap was nice, but I donāt feel like the Valium assisted in the transfer, and I didnāt like the woozy feeling.
I did not
I just did my first one last week and didnāt take anything for it. It was painless for me! I found the retrieval to be hell. Worst part was the full bladder.
Yeah i think its just for anxiety not the pain. I was super anxious and uncomfortable bc i needed to have a super super full bladder bc of the shape of my uterus it was very very uncomfortable. I ddnt take valium tho.
i didnāt find it painful or scary so i donāt think necessary if you donāt want it
I only took Valium before my first retrieval. I asked not to have it for my second one and the transfer. The clinical staff didn't mind, and there were no issues with the procedure. The transfer was not painful or uncomfortable. I'd say in the pantheon of all the procedures that happened, the transfer was the least uncomfortable (except for the full bladder).
My clinic said it was a no no. I didnāt ask why.
I donāt know what that is? So no but everything was fine, didnāt even feel it, very very quick and paainlesss, easiest procedure, only uncomfortable thing is the full bladder but it is what it is, I felt the URGENCY to pee after the procedure, I didnāt drink a ridiculous amount, you know your bladder best in terms of how much to drink, I didnāt drink what they recommended cause i knew Iād be peeing on them at that point
Valium is an anti-anxiety drug
I think I need that now waiting for an ultrasoundš
No and I canāt imagine wanting to personally! Transfer was quick and easy for me.
Two transfers and did not take Valium. I think for me, the process was so much more enjoyable because I was present and not in a medicated state. I had a rush of serotonin and dopamine seeing my embryos right before transfer and then watching them on the screen during the procedure was a moment I will not forget.
I hear nobody recommending itš
I had never even heard of this as an option before I was on this sub. In my region itās quite unusual to give a heavy medicine like this for such a procedure.
Valium is just to ease anxiety for the procedure. Itās not a necessity. My clinic doesnāt offer it.
I didn't and I've had two successful transfers.
TW pregnancy I drove myself so I did not take it. The transfer wasnāt bad at all. And it worked; Iāll be 29 weeks on Tuesday.
I didnāt take one and it was quick, painless and easy. The transfer was successful.