Day 5 of cycle (4 of gonadotrophinn /Gonal F). Feeling full in ovaries.

[Saskiahope]

Hi all,

I’m seeking some reassurance.

This is my first cycle of IVF and I’m on day 5 of my cycle and day 4 of taking Gonal F. Due to begin Ganerelix tomorrow and to go for my first scan Thursday.

I’m finding in the evenings I begin to feel very full and strange in my ovary’s, a bit watery perhaps. Have other people found this during this early stage ?

I felt this last night but felt pretty good all day so though not so much of this until now…

I would like to hear if anyone has found this themselves?

I’m a bit paranoid in nature and stupidly googled it and now I’m worried about the symptoms of overstimulation.

Thanks in advance x

[Et88]

hi Dear,

It’s normal to feel full around ovaries due to medication how ever it’s more normal to feel it around the egg collection.

Every cycle is different but I would recommend drinking 2-3 liters of water throughout the day helped me a lot to avoid OHSS so stick to that and don’t do exercise or stretching that puts pressure around lower abdomen or twists it.

Hope next day is better for you ❣️

[Saskiahope in reply to Et88]

Thanks for your kind comment.

Update, for anyone else too if they experience similar symptoms early on and need some thoughts… for me it turned out that I was really dehydrated (et88 you were spot on with your advice!) !!! I spoke to the nurse and she was amazing with her guidance and advice, and I felt so much better after paying more attention to my water intake. Yesterday I had my first scan and all going to plan so far with no hyper stimulation at all. Phewwwwww ☀️

[Nxp11 in reply to Saskiahope]

This is me rn, I’m feeling uncomfortable … ugh I kinda just want this to be over.

[Saskiahope in reply to Nxp11]

Just seen this, hope you’re doing ok x