EC tomorrow and in extreme pain

[Kitcat12]

So I triggered last night and woke up this morning with a bit of discomfort, nothing unmanageable. As the day has gone on, the pain has got worse and worse, and I’ve had to come home from work. I rang the clinic who said it is normal to have some discomfort but this is beyond just uncomfortable, this is really painful. Has this happened to anyone else??

[Sfarre]

I'm sorry to hear that. I had/have 'mild' OHSS so was in pain throughout stimming and after EC. I can confirm that after the trigger shot, the pain was the worst.

You must remember that your ovaries have grown to around x4 their normal size, this is not a comfortable condition for them at all! Be kind to yourself and rest. My advice would be to take paracetamol or co-codomal every 4 hours (to max dose - check pack), and use hot water bottles on front and back. I would also make clear to the team at your egg collection how much pain you are - they can alter their sedation procedure accordingly.

Hang in there though - you are so close!!! Best of luck for EC x

[Kitcat12 in reply to Sfarre]

Thank you for your response. I’ve been fairly uncomfortable throughout stims but nobody has mentioned OHSS, my estrogen levels have been normal and although I have lots of follicles they haven’t told me they are worried about over stimming. I really hope it’s not that!

[Sfarre in reply to Kitcat12]

That's good! Just rest up and take regular pain killers. It is nearly over with!

Also - I was told I had to do a freeze-all due to OHSS, but then on day five my clinic changed their mind due to the quality of my blastos and said I had to do a fresh transfer anyway! So you never do know!

[Kitcat12 in reply to Sfarre]

Thank you for this, I really hope I don’t have to freeze them all. I’m in the zone and just want to get to the end of the cycle!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Kitcat. It's not normal to have severe pain. It could be that you are over stimulating. Make sure you drink at least 3 litres of water daily and take regular paracetamol, unless something else has been prescribed. Rest when you can, but have a little walk around the house regularly too. Just be prepared that if it is, they may have to store any embryos frozen and do a transfer once you have settled down. Just painting the worst scenario, but remember it is all manageable. Make sure you don't get constipated either. Good luck and I shall be thinking of you. Diane

[Kitcat12 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you Diane! The pain feels kind of like really bad trapped wind, so maybe I am also constipated! The pain has eased after a hot bath and going for a wee, it’s manageable now.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Kitcat12]

Hi Kitcat. Thank goodness for that. Have a rest if you can and try some Lactulose or Fybogel for the constipation. Hope all soon feels better. Diane

[CLN1986]

Hi. I was very similar, no mention of over stimulation but a lot of pain/discomfort. I made sure I kept the paracetamol going, had a hot water bottle, lots of water and like Diane said, try to walk around the house little but often.

I felt like I got worse after the collection, but it did settle down after transfer.

Rest up and take some time off work if you need too, look after you! xx

[Kitcat12]

Thank you, I’m shocked at how much it hurts!! But a hot water bottle between my legs seems to be helping 🙈 just got to hope it settles down. If it gets worse after collection tomorrow, I might just cry 😔 x

[Kcrochet]

Sorry to hear you're in pain Kitcat. Drink lots and rest up. Good luck for EC xx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Kcrochet]

Thank you 😊

[Staying_positive38]

Oh no sorry to hear this! I can’t offer any advice but I really hope you feel better soon and that EC goes well tomo xx

[Kitcat12 in reply to Staying_positive38]

Bless you, thank you x