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What have you ladies done to help post egg retrieval pain!

Hey Ladies, Just had my egg retrieval yesterday (22 eggs retrieved- WOOO HOOO) but boy am I feeling it today. I am trying to get rid of the bloat- I have been drinking like crazy, laying in an upright position, moving around a little, and eating protein etc. (and my RE has me recording my urine output- ensuring were preventing OHSS- not something I have seen or read about). How long does this bloating last? Do you have any magical tricks?! Also is it gas or liquid causing the bloating? Ive read different things.

Thanks as always ladies!!

2 Answers • 7 years ago


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It could be both liquid and gas. Gas can get trapped during the procedure which woukd be helped by movement which you said you are doing. Fluid build up in your abdomen can be helped by eating salty food, drinking Gatorade or another brand of electrolyte drink (also a form of salt), and eating protein. Basically salt dries things up. So by increasing the salt content in your bloodstream fluid will be drawn out of your abdomen and into your blood where it can get filtered out. For me the bloating lasted about 1-3 days.

7 years ago


I was told it was fine to take paracetamol if in pain.


5 years TTC. Endometriosis and adenomyosis. Surgery. 2 IVFs. No joy. Low ovarian reserve. Is there any real hope? DE IVF = next step. Much higher success rates, but so used to things not working, it's hard to feel too hopeful. Wishing others an easier time.

7 years ago


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