After embryo transfer it is not necessary to rest beyond the 5-30 minutes that you remain in the clinic right after the procedure, as long as the specialist has not indicated otherwise.
It is advisable to lead a normal life, avoiding heavy physical exertion such as heavy lifting and very intense sports.
You should not worry about whether the lack of rest affects the embryo implantation in the uterus. Rest has not been proven to improve the results of IVF treatment.
Read the full article on: Should You Rest After Embryo Transfer in IVF? ( 32).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 02/09/2021
