What precaution to take after IUI?

I just did IUI with donor sperm. I don't know what to do or what to avoid in order to successfully conceive.



For instance, will the heat (of sauna / whirl pool at the gym) hurt conception or fertilization? Also will the freezing weather hurt conception or fertilization (shall I go to Maine to ski this weekend)?



I've done research and have learned that acid might kill the sperms. Shall I eat apples then?



Thanks in advance for your input!

P.S. Also need advice on how I can reply to your replies to this question. I wasn't able to for my last two posts.What precaution to take after IUI?
Q: Do I need to take it easy after an IUI?



A: Most people don't need to, but if you had cramping or don't feel well afterward it makes sense to take it easy for awhile. Some people reduce their aerobic activity and heavy lifting during the luteal phase in hopes it will increase the chance of implantation. It is more important to take it easy for a bit after IVF, as that is a more invasive process. Q: How soon after an IUI can I have intercourse?



A: Usually you can have intercourse anytime after an IUI . . . in fact, most doctors suggest having intercourse, when that is an option, soon after the last IUI to help make sure ovulation is covered. Your doctor may suggest waiting 48 hours to resume relations if you had any bleeding during the IUI or if a tenaculum is used.



Q: Can the sperm fall out?



A: Once the sperm is injected into the uterus, it does not fall out. There can, however, be increased wetness after the procedure because of the catheter loosening mucus in the cervix and allowing it to flow out. Some doctors will insert a cup around the cervix to prevent leakage, but most do not.



Q: How come I feel wetter after the IUI 鈥?like the sperm is falling out?



A: The catheter loosens cervical mucus and lets it come out more easily. It is common to see more fertile mucus after an IUI for this reason, as well as the fact that well-timed IUI should be close to ovulation.



Q: How many follicles give my best chance of getting pregnant?



A: According to different studies, either 3-4 follicles gives one the best chance of getting pregnant, while more follicles beyond that simply increases the risk of multiples. The U.S. study said 4 follicles, while other countries have data stating 3. The U.S. has a higher rate of multiple births, so 3 may be more likely to be the correct answer.



Good luck!