Egg retrieval bloating and pain

[prettyb]

Hi all, I had my egg extraction on Wednesday which was very successful (17 eggs, 15 eligible for sperm injection, and 11 successfully fertilised). I’m due for implantation on Monday. However, I have been in a lot of pain since my extraction and I was wondering how much pain was too much?

I feel like I can’t take a deep breath without some effort, and that my tummy feels “full”, bloated and hard, though very tender when touched, and sore when “jiggled” in the car or when walking. When I change positions when I’m lying down it takes a few minutes for it to be not-sore.

This is my first cycle so I’m not sure if this is normal. I was told I was at risk of over response, and given I had a cyst and a fair amount of follicles drained (around 30), that I might be in pain. But I just don’t know if this is unusual, and if I should phone the hospital to let them know.

[Militarywife7]

I'm not sure if this is normal or not as I haven't had my EC yet, but I would ring the clinic just to be on the safe side? It may be normal as it sounds like you had a lot of eggs collected, which I presume would make you feel tender. I hope the pain eases off for you soon x

[prettyb in reply to Militarywife7]

Thanks for your reply. I don’t want to be a worry wart and phone for no reason. But might bite the bullet and phone today. If I have to put off my implant hen I suppose it would be best to know now

[prettyb in reply to Militarywife7]

Thanks for your reply. I don’t want to be a worry wart and phone for no reason. But might bite the bullet and phone today. If I have to put off my implant hen I suppose it would be best to know now

[Militarywife7 in reply to prettyb]

Honestly they won't think anything of you ringing, they answer lots of womens questions constantly. They can offer you advice and make recommendations if your uncomfortable x

[prettyb in reply to Militarywife7]

Thanks, I’ve left a message with the nurses and they usually get back to me by lunchtime.

[Militarywife7 in reply to prettyb]

Glad to hear it do keep us posted! x

[prettyb in reply to Militarywife7]

Spoke to a nurse and she said because I had such a high level of response that this might last a couple of weeks, but provided it didn’t get worse or develop vomiting/diarrhoea then it’s nothing to worry about. Still glad I phoned just to make sure though

[Militarywife7 in reply to prettyb]

Oh you poor thing, hopefully it doesn't last that long. Hope you feel better soon x

[Dreamer94]

I would give your clinic a phone and let them know. I got ohss after my egg retrieval and it sounds similar to how I was feeling and gradually got worse so best to let them know so they are aware and can keep an eye on you xxx

[prettyb in reply to Dreamer94]

Thanks, that’s what I’m worried I have. I’ve phoned and left a message and they usually get back to me by lunchtime.

[Dreamer94 in reply to prettyb]

Hope all is ok xxx

[prettyb in reply to Dreamer94]

Spoke to a nurse and she said because I had such a high level of response that this might last a couple of weeks, but provided it didn’t get worse or develop vomiting/diarrhoea then it’s nothing to worry about. Still glad I phoned just to make sure though

[Ivy1985]

this is very normal for the first 2/3 days .. I went through it

[prettyb in reply to Ivy1985]

Thanks, spoke to a nurse and she said because I had such a high level of response that this might last a couple of weeks, but provided it didn’t get worse or develop vomiting/diarrhoea then it’s nothing to worry about. Still glad I phoned just to make sure though