Does flying affect ovulation?

Although some people may notice a change in their menstrual cycle and ovulation during or after a trip, the majority are unaffected. Travel can certainly agitate and manipulate the timing of ovulation, but so can just about anything that causes a lot of stress.



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Traveling across time zones can throw your hormones — and your menstrual cycle — out-of-whack. The further you go, the more likely you are to be affected. This might not matter much if you're visiting Grandma in Norway.

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Women who are “cycling naturally or aren't on anything that's regulating their period” may be more likely to have their cycles affected by travel stress, says Dr. Millheiser. If your period is irregular when you're traveling but returns to normal once you resume your regular routine, “it's probably OK,” she says.

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CAN I FLY/TRAVEL AFTER EMBRYO TRANSFER DURING THE 2 WEEK WAIT BEFORE MY FIRST PREGNANCY TEST? CAN I FLY/TRAVEL AFTER I FIND OUT I'M PREGNANT? There are no flight restrictions while waiting for your pregnancy test.

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