Can I go swimming or use a hot tub?
During fertility treatments: IHR does not recommend swimming or hot tubs if you are using vaginal medications as they will be washed away, minimizing their effectiveness and decreasing chances of your success.
Post embryo transfers: IHR does not recommend hot tubs period. No swimming if you are using vaginal medications.
While Pregnant: No hot tubs. No swimming if you are using vaginal medications.
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