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Anesthesia for Embryo Transfer required
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Can we take anesthesia during Embryo Transfer?does it cause any impact on the embryo or does IVF fail if anesthesia is taken during Embryo Transfer time? can't bear the Pain of speculam and need your advice.
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Embryo transfer doees not require anaesthesia but it can be safely done under anaesthesia if u have an issue
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There is no harm in taking anaesthesia but it is not required.
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It’s better to avoid any unnecessary anaesthetic medication.
If pain continues after procedure you can opt for oral painkillers.
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
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It can be done under anesthesia too
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Dr. Dhvanee Desai
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Embryo transfer does not require Anesthesia. But if you are very anxious then short general Anesthesia or sedation can be used. Contact for further assistance and more information
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Dr. Ankita Upadhyay
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
No anaesthesia needed.
The speculum insertion does not cause pain if you co-operate.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
If you are very sceptical
You can definitely go with anaesthesia
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