How long am I typically on meds?

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Gestational carriers use medication for about 12 weeks for embryo implantation and early pregnancy support.  

Pre-Transfer Medication: Medications start before embryo transfer to prime the uterine lining and ensure hormone levels.  

Post-Transfer Support: Hormonal medications continue after transfer to maintain pregnancy viability during the early stages.  

Clinic Protocol Variability: Medication length and regimen may differ based on the specific protocols of each fertility clinic.  

Personalized Guidance: Surrogates will receive tailored instructions based on their clinic’s standards, affecting scheduling and monitoring.

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Transcript:
Hi, it's Janelle with Ask a Surrogacy Expert. Our question is “How long is the gestational carrier or surrogate on medication?” Now, remember that this will vary depending on your clinic because everyone has different requirements. However, it's roughly about 12 weeks. And there's some time prior to the embryo transfer to prepare your body to receive that embryo, to hopefully implant well, and then some time after just to make sure that things are still looking good and hormones are maintaining. But usually, yes, roughly around 12 weeks. Any questions, let us know.