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Pain after ER

lizmb-2lizmb-2 member
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hi everyone! I had my ER yesterday morning and I know it's common to be in pain for a few days but I was wondering if it's common for the pain to be high in my stomach? I feel like my stomach hurts the worst in the middle around my belly button, where my abs would be if I had any (haha) it also feel extremely bloated. It feels like they filled my stomach with air when they did the retrieval and now my muscles hurt. Do they put air in like a gal bladder removal? That's probably a silly question but I feel like it's weird that my stomach hurts where it does versus down low where menstrual cramps usually are. It does hurt there too but not as bad
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Re: Pain after ER

  • Tulips29Tulips29 member
    Hi there. I don't recall if I had any upper stomach pains, but I was in a lot of pain in general post my ER. I also felt super bloated, but also like I couldn't even straighten out or walk normally. My whole belly felt like it was heavy and as if I was carrying a load of bricks. Do you think you may be congested or maybe have OHSS? Both are common post ER. I took advil + colace and it seemed to help. If the pain is really strong, I would suggest calling your RE. Hope you feel better soon! 
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  • vssbrmvssbrm member
    @lizmb my stomach def hurt that high up after the retrieval. I did over stim so that was part of it. TMI, but if you have not had a good bowl movement that could be part of it. I'm pretty sure that was part of my problem.
    Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
    Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)

    DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?)  New RE has a plan!!
           Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count

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    Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
    Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
    Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer. 

    3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
    Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
    Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
    HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)

    Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
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  • mtpbadgermtpbadger member
    My entire abdomen hurt, especially if I bent over or sat down - it felt like someone had used my entire stomach as a punching bag from the inside. Thankfully mine subsided within 2-3 days but it was super uncomfortable while it lasted.
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