IVF and unexpected challenges

[Mentina]

When I started the IVF journey, I knew things could not be smooth but also, I couldn’t imagine such ride.

While waiting for the clinic to reopen me and my husband decided to start a new cycle in a private clinic. After we did all the genetic tests (both) and prothrombin profile (for myself) I started the stimulation for the eggs collection. That morning, after the eggs collection, I went home and I started to feel pain, got paracetamol but the pain didn’t stop. I called the clinic and they suggested me to go to A&E immediately. At 9 pm we arrived at the hospital and they admitted me in the early morning, around 5 am. The doctor only decided to scan me at 8 am, where they found out there was “liquid” in my tummy, which at the time was big as I never saw it before. I couldn’t move for the pain, couldn’t walk, couldn’t go to the toilet. Nothing.

The following day I was visited from at least 10 doctors, from different departments, Fertility, Gynaecology, general medicine etc…They kept saying that probably was OHSS and if blood test during the night was stable, I could go home the following day.

That afternoon I received a call from my doctor of the private clinic. He got worried when I told him I was going to be discharge. He immediately called the doctors at the hospital and informed them that it could only be blood because OHSS symptoms start later after egg collection, not right after, as it happened to me. Few hours later one of the doctors from the hospital came to inform me that I was going to have an emergency surgery, within half an hour, because the haemoglobin was dropping too fast.

I had laparoscopy surgery, lasted 2,5 h and they've removed 1 litre of Blood.

I still think what could have happened if I didn’t go to the hospital right after I found that something was wrong, what if my doctor didn’t call the hospital…what if…

I’m still here, alive and physically stronger than ever, but emotionally weak at the same time…waiting for FET now and who knows what else?

[Orangeflowers]

So sorry to hear this and glad you found a way through this. Thanks for sharing, it's well worth knowing the signs of risks 💖💖

[Mentina in reply to Orangeflowers]

Thank you. Yes correct, I think it is something we should be aware of, to be able to careful judging our symptoms after the procedure and call the doctor immediately if we think something is not right.

[Hidden]

Oh dear lord. What a horrible horrible thing to go through. I hope you are doing better and better each day. 💐💐

[Mentina in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks and yes, much better now

[magda22]

That's a really rough experience, and i think, very rare? Sorry you had to deal with it. Most women don't have this experience. 😕 it doesn't mean the next steps will be so unlucky! I wish u love and luck. Take your time before you rush back to treatment. Read more experiences on here, talk to your doctors. If you feel super traumatised you could ask about some counselling, i think most clinics can recommended someone. Big love x

[Mentina in reply to magda22]

Yes, fortunately it is very rare. I hope to think positive from now on. Thanks for the advices.

[Florencehill]

What a frightening rollercoaster you have been on. And yes what an excellent doctor at your private clinic who acted fast. Wishing you a smooth journey going forward.

[Mentina in reply to Florencehill]

Thank you