IVF - OHSS

[Anonymous]

I had my retrieval on Sunday - 22 eggs retrieved, the plan is to do a 5 day transfer on Friday. I've been drinking alot of gatorade and smart water in hopes to prevent OHSS, but I am feeling bloated and have some pain, which is most noticeable when I am laying down and turn over, but not as much when sitting or standing. Is this pain 'normal' or more the beginnings of OHSS? Will I know by Friday if my OHSS is bad enough to need to freeze the embryos and wait a month?

[Anonymous]

OP here. Forgot to mention I was put on Dostinex and took that two days before the retrieval and again last night.

[Anonymous]

I suffered from OHSS, but didn't have to delay transfer. We did a 5-day transfer and have happy healthy twins. I did go in to have an ultrasound on day 3, just to verify that things were ok. I felt very bloaty and rather crampy and just sort of blah- but like I said, we did get to go ahead with the transfer.

[Anonymous]

OP, these symptoms can be normal but it's hard to say. I suggest weighing yourself daily to monitor weight gain and double check the info your RE gave you about when to call in to check on this stuff.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, OP here. Talked to my RN who talked to my RE. He said I would be in his office already if there was a problem, and that he wasn't concerned. Going ahead w/5 day transfer this week!