Post Egg Retrieval Question (TMI- be warned!)

keziah23

This is going to be filled with TMI so stop here if that bothers you.

Okay, still here?

Egg retrieval was on Saturday morning, I had 14 measurable follicles and some small ones probably 17 or so total going in and they retrieved 9 eggs. My E2 was all over the place because I was on estrogen priming protocol.  I triggered with 10,000 units of HCG on Thursday night.   Saturday after ER, pain was bad, I stayed in bed all day.  I bled quite a bit and had a lot of clots.   Sunday, I expected it to be better and it was but not nearly as much better as I expected. I was peeing well though and had a bowel movement with  no issues. I spent a few hours out of bed but had to lie down a lot and keep the heating pad on most of the day. Some bleeding yesterday, less than on Saturday. Today (Monday) I had woken up a few times in the night with cramp like pain, like severe menstrual cramps. This morning when I had a bowel movement it was SOOO painful!  I was almost crying on the toilet. The pain is about the same as yesterday, crampy pain. But now I have diarrhea and am slightly nauseated. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome so diarrhea is not unusual for me, I've been 3x today already though and haven't' been peeing much other than that. The other two times were not painful like the first time, the first time was not loose (really sorry for the TMI). I'm still spotting when I go to the bathroom but no clots today. 

So looking for anyone with experience in this area, is the pain I'm still feeling normal and I just need to suck it up and wait it out?  I'm not usually a wuss about pain and if I have some idea of when this will resolve I'll feel better. 

pblge

I'd call the doctor. I think everyone feels sore following ER, but this sounds worse than that. I also had minimal bleeding, so that's concerning.

Hope you feel better!

missmarypoppins

I would call. I think spotting is normal, but I would just talk to the nurse about the clots and pain level.

FloandMark

I know that you are supposed to watch your urinary output after ER - I think it can be an indicator of OHSS (do I have the acronyms right!?). Definitely worth a call to the doctor. Feel better!

Ps I have Crohn's which I guess could be classified as a severe form of IBS. I have found in my two cycles that some of the meds definitely have me going more. If you have a GI you could also consult with them. Good luck!

penad5

I agree with PP call the doc... I didn't have any bleeding but was in so much pain that i called and the doc was on the fence of if i should go to Emergency... we opted with wait and see and if it gets worse go

If nothing else calling the doc will put your mind at ease if there is nothing to worry about

HopefulSoul2

I was instructed to call this doctor if I experienced anything other than period like cramps and minimal bleeding the day of ER.  The nurse called me in the early morning the day after to make sure I had resumed normal activites and wan't having any problems or concerns.  I would call ASAP!

 

keziah23

Thanks everyone, I emailed my nurse. 

keziah23

Nurse emailed back, said to hydrate and rest. Bleeding/Spotting is okay as long as its not heavier than a period. And to take Tylenol for the pain. 

I'm' at work for another hour and a half then will be going home to my bed

hmz819

I had the same symptoms for my first ivf. My second RE thought it may have been a cyst that burst. That was my first thought since you stated you had more follies than eggs retrieved. (This was the same scenario for me).

jertie

Holy cow!  I'm late to the party - but I really hope that you're feeling better - that sounds positively miserable (seriously, I was wincing through the whole thing...)  Hope you feel better soon!

keziah23

I appreciate everyone's kind words. I spent about a half a day at work and made dinner and am now sitting watching the finale of Downton Abbey with the heating pad on. 

Carol77B

I'm so sorry you are going through this! I had some issues after ER (cramping and bathroom issues), and I am certain they were related to the anesthesia, because I always have issues with anesthesia (so does my dad). Not sure if that had any effect in your case, but thought I would throw that out there.  

Hope you are finally feeling better!

AJC&Maggie

****ticker*****


This sounds just like my ER. Terrible. I would sit on the toilet and cry and cry! I gained 12lbs over night with OHSS.
It was terrible!
I was put on some medication....can't remember the name...

cherylanne3550

Hope you are feeling better!