Swallen belly during stimulation

Is it normal for your belly to be swallen during ivf stimulation?

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Mine is pretty bloated. I’ve had to stop wearing my skinny jeans as they dig in a lot now which I figured can’t help.

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Thank you! This is very helpful. My jeans feels pretty tight too - need to look for lose clothes in my wardrobe. I was getting worried. X

[aamiller405]

Just finished my stims.. By the end I didn't fit in any of my trousers.. Had to go a quick dash to Primark and get some leggings and loose dresses lol..

So yep seems like a normal symptom. But if you get any sickness with it or put on an excessive amount of weight just let the clinic know so they can keep an eye for Ohss xo

[Frankie31]

Hi. Yes, totally but if its extreme bloating could be a sign of ohss. Skinny Jean's were an absolute no go when I was stimming, but normal Jean's with a bobble to fasten were manageable! My nurse explained to me that your overies are going from the size of a walnut shell to (in my case) grapefruit's... never gonna fit in skinnies! Good luck for collection x

[_MrsC]

Definitely! I looked about 5 months pregnant which I found decidedly cruel. Try to keep your sugar intake down as it makes it worse and drink lots of water. x

[Beacon_of_hope]

I felt exactly the same when I did my last cycle I felt really bloated and uncomfortable. My nurse advised to eat lots of protein regularly throughout the day and that would help with bloating so try that. It was a shame they only told me halfway through my stimms 😀 best of luck with everything 🍀