Over stimulated ovaries, but follicles still not big enough

[Sunshine268]

Hi, feeling a bit scared, I have 2 little endometriomas one in each ovary, but an 8cm one was removed from my left ovary. Been on ovaleap for 10 day sand been told I have 20 follicles on my right and 8 on the left and the follicles arnt big enough yet for the trigger injection. I'm on the same dose of ovaleap and getting scanned again in two days. The consultant said I'm over stimulated and at risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, but have to continue the same dose to get mature follicles. I am rather bloated and tummy aches, which is making me more worried.

Is this something to be worried about or would it be rare for how many follicles that are produced.

They are predicting my egg collection Wed.

Any dvice/ experience to calm my nerves would be really appreciated xx

[Klndmr]

Hey hun. I don't know if it will help but with my first round I had 25+ follicles and with 2nd 30+ and luckily i didn't get ohss and recovery after both ec was absolutely fine. You have all my fingers crossed it goes all well for you 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Relax and don't stress yourself and use hot water bottle and eat plenty of protein to boost the growth of the follicles xxxx

[Sunshine268 in reply to Klndmr]

Thank you. That is reassuring and I'll definitely increase my protein. Thank u for taking the time to share and giving advice. Really is appreciated xx

[MissSaoPaulo]

I had mild OHSS and had to do a freeze all cycle but it all worked out fine in the end. If I'd done a fresh transfer and fallen pregnant it could have gotten quite nasty but as it was I was bloated and uncomfortable for about a week after EC but back to normal after about 2 weeks. Frozen transfer was about 7 weeks later. Hopefully with all those follicles you'll get a good haul of mature eggs and a decent number of embies to freeze. Good luck xxx

[Sunshine268 in reply to MissSaoPaulo]

Thank you for sharing your experience and giving me insight and reassurance. It really is appreciated. xxx

[FirstTimerICSI]

I has a similar worry near the end of my injection period. I was overstimulated and at risk of OHSS but the eggs weren’t quite ready. They slightly lowered my dose and kept me on it a few days longer than expected to let them grow. At EC, they were able to tell if I had OHSS which I luckily didn’t and they went ahead with fresh transfer. I think its common enough and your doc will keep a close eye. You’ve a huge number of follicles, 1 more than I had, so hopefully they get heaps of mature ones at you EC! Good luck and know this is okay xx 🤞🏼💗

[Sunshine268 in reply to FirstTimerICSI]

Aww im really glad it worked out well. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. You ladies are so kind. . Thanku for the reassurancexx

[Honeypie36]

I did 3 rounds of Ivf and all 3 times I had to stay on the meds and injections longer so my follicles could grow some more... it's definitely nerve wrecking and I was over stimulated all 3 times as well.. but my 3rd round we did a frozen cycle and I now have a healthy 7 month old... so it's worth it just hang in there....