IVF and endo in extreme pain

[Marion78]

Hi everyone,

I am currently going through IVF. I've finished the injections and my eggs will be retrieved tomorrow. Unfortunately I am in so much pain (I think because of endometrioma on left ovary) I haven't slept for nearly 3 weeks. It's a burning/stabbing pain. I would never have thought IVF could be so painful! Please tell me someone else has lived this hell while going trough an IVF cycle and that I'm not alone. I feel so tired and so worried as doctor said pain would get worse after egg retrival.

[scribble1603]

I know exactly how you feel and you are not alone! My first round of IVF was an awful experience and really aggravated my endometriomas. I struggled a lot with having internal ultrasounds every other day as I find those extremely uncomfortable and painful as well as taking the meds. It took me a long time to recover as everything that could go wrong did. However, the second time round I did the short protocol and it was a completely different experience. Fingers crossed that this round results in a baby but don't be put off IVF as there are ways of managing the endometriosis during the treatment. The second time round the clinc and you will have a much better understanding of how your body reacts to this process. Good luck for the EC. Let me know how you get on xxx

[Marion78 in reply to scribble1603]

Thanks for your support xx

[Marion78]

I forgot to ask you, did you have endometriomas removed after IVF? And did you manage to become pregnant?

[LoubieLou1]

Hi Marion I had my 1st round of IVF in nov/dec & I'm afraid I found it pretty horrendous from start to finish.like you the drugs only flared up my endo (diagnosed with severe endo everywhere last July) & I felt like I was in labour for a week with the pain gradually reducing after egg collection (still there but manageable) & don't talk to me about the hormones shish I was a wreck ha ha. unfortunately we were unsuccessful & right now cannot even think of putting myself through IVF again found it so emotionally & physically exhausting.i had a relative who has had many rounds of IVF & it was so important talking to her,you need someone who has been through the same experience to help & guide.i hope the egg collection went ok & some embryos are dividing right now. Wishing you all the luck in the world Lou x