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Hormones causing bloat?

PittTexanPittTexan
in Infertility

Hi ladies,

I am taking some meds now to assist in ovulation (Ovidrel) and lengthen my luteal phase (progesterone, 2x/day).  Given our diagnosis of MFI I'm not too happy about this regimine, but our Dr. seems to think it will help...

I'm noticing a bit of belly...'bloat'....and am wondering if this is the progestrone effects?  I've tried to amp up my workouts and stay away from sugar and sweets, but it seems to be getting worse...

 Any thoughts would be helpful.  I know physical appearance is not so important at this time but i'm feeling bad about myself and i just want to get some self esteem back....

Thanks!

TTC since 2008
dx MFI March 2009, low motility and low morph
dx Stage I/II endometriosis September 2009.
Multiple failed clomid, injecitble and IUI cycles
IVF #1 Janaury 2011: 28 retrieved, 22 fert normally
5dt of two beautiful blasts (6 frozen)
BFP 2/10/2011 (holy cow!!!)
1st u/s 2/24: 2 gestational sacs, it's twins! Only 1 heartbeat, Baby A, 110 BPM
2nd u/s 2/28: 2 heartbeats! It's twins!
3rd u/s 3/7: Lost Baby B :-( Baby A looking good.
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Re: Hormones causing bloat?

  • kimarino13kimarino13 member
    Progesterone definitely gives me belly bloat.

    After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
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  • can'tfindausernamecan'tfindausername
    they can totally can cause bloating..it sucks but we have to do what we have to do.
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  • PittTexanPittTexan

    Thanks gals.

    the 2-piece is definitely out this summer...i need to run to Macy's to find a new one-piece suit that works (we live in texas so the pool is a necessity...it is already over 100 degrees)

     Any tips on reducing the bloat?  I feel so....ugh, gross...

    TTC since 2008
    dx MFI March 2009, low motility and low morph
    dx Stage I/II endometriosis September 2009.
    Multiple failed clomid, injecitble and IUI cycles
    IVF #1 Janaury 2011: 28 retrieved, 22 fert normally
    5dt of two beautiful blasts (6 frozen)
    BFP 2/10/2011 (holy cow!!!)
    1st u/s 2/24: 2 gestational sacs, it's twins! Only 1 heartbeat, Baby A, 110 BPM
    2nd u/s 2/28: 2 heartbeats! It's twins!
    3rd u/s 3/7: Lost Baby B :-( Baby A looking good.
    Pregnancy Ticker
    We will always love you Baby B.
    Report Reply
  • kimarino13kimarino13 member
    I never managed to get rid of mine, unforch.  Try drinking lots and lots of water, though. 

    After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
    image

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers
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  • MerryMarisaMerryMarisa
    Progesterone is a culprit of belly bloat.  Drinking more water helped me a bit during the 2ww.
    TTC #1 w/ endo since Sept 2005. After many losses, a lap, tons of meds and tons of testing and, one failed IVF cycle, we were blown away with a surprise, sticky BFP...it's a girl!!! Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
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