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Re: Clomid/Hyperstimulation?/Running
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:16:43 -0500 (CDT)
Brooke
As a runner myself, I see no problem with cutting back a little at this
crucial time. Cut back distance and speed and lay low for now and thru
the first trimester, then you can gradually build back up using acog
guidelines.
At Sat, 5 Jul 2003, Brooke wrote:
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>Looking for a second sucessful pregnancy, I have been on Clomid for 3
>cycles (5days x 50mg). On cd13, the U/S showed 14 & 14.5 folicles on
>the left ovary. Due to husband's motility and morphology, our DR.
>recommended IUI. Folicles were encouraged to grow by delaying the hcg
>injection until cd16. IUI took place on cd18 - today.
>My questions are: How much of a concern should ovarian torsion be due to
>Clomid treatments and running? IF my ovaries are hyperstimulated or
>enlarged, how long will it take for them to return to normal and should
>I have another U/S to confirm this? I have some H2O retention around the
>waist and may have a cramp once a day (not running).
>I have run regularly for the past 18 mo. I run 3-4 miles - 3x week,
>wear a heart monitor and listen to my body's limitations. I was hoping
>to continue to run up to 3-4 mo. of pregnancy, cutting back as I needed
>and keeping the new ASCOG guidelines in mind. Does anyone have any
>experiences in this area or answers? I am getting conflicting answers
>from the medical staff in our clinic.
>Trying to be smart, pregnant & fit,
>Brooke S.
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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.
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