Hi Dr. Wisot,
I just completed my transfer recently and am in the 2ww taking Endometrin supplements. The past few days I have had extremely severe constipation - just painful and very uncomfortable - even just getting up and walking around. My acupuncturist recommended I take the stool softener Colace but I accidentally took Peri-Colace instead (two pills) because I had it at home and I thought they were the same thing but the one I took contains Senna - a stimulant laxative - I did experience some abdominal cramping and some relief in the morning but could this have caused uterine contractions strong enough to prevent implantation? I feel like I have ruined the possibility of implantation and not to mention this cycle from the mix-up!
Constipation
Re: Constipation
Hi:
While we try to avoid straining and try to use bulk fiber laxatives, sometimes the constipation that occurs at this time of the cycle does require a stimulant laxative and we have not seen it alter the chance of success.
Good luck.
Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California
While we try to avoid straining and try to use bulk fiber laxatives, sometimes the constipation that occurs at this time of the cycle does require a stimulant laxative and we have not seen it alter the chance of success.
Good luck.
Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California