Day 5 of stims... my tummy hurts...

[emu2016]

I'm pretty sure people will tell me this is because my ovaries are kicking in to action... but my god does my tummy hurt. I noticed it earlier today when I realised having a waste band on my tummy was hurting and as the night has gone on it's got worse. It's like a cross between hunger pangs, trapped wind and a bit period pain like.

Is this normal? Especially only 5 days in? Is this good?

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[Daisy32]

Hi, is it gonal F you're taking? I think it says on the side effect it can cause stomach problems like bloating/stomach upsets. I think it's quite normal. Your first scan must be soon, hope it goes well x

[emu2016 in reply to Daisy32]

Thursday is my first scan. I'm on Gonal F 450UI. I add the next injection tomorrow.

Maybe it is the bloating... stretching me out! lol. Just feels very weird I guess.

Thanks for replying Daisy x

[Hollibob]

Remember to drink lots of water!!

[emu2016 in reply to Hollibob]

No one has mentioned this to me before and today I've read it twice and now you! Thanks!

[Hollibob in reply to emu2016]

I was told 3 litres a day!! It's difficult when your belly feels bloated too!!

[Daisy32]

They told me to drink lots of water as well, and advised try and have protein with every meal. I have noticed this time round I've been following the advice and I do feel less uncomfortable x

[emu2016]

Thanks

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Emu2016, I think the pain is normal. Mine started around day 5 and I described it as though I was carrying melons in my ovaries! Feel heavy, bloated and tender. I'm sure it's a good sign though, I had 14 big healthy eggs 👍🏼

Good luck 💕

[emu2016 in reply to Hidden]

I really hope so. I'd almost given up hope before I'd started...