5 Top Tips for Recovering on the Day of Your Egg Retrieval from Dr Lora Shahine

Retrieved 24 eggs on friday. My doctor told me she froze 18 and kept the rest for potential growth? 🤔 Is that even possible? And is it OK to start exercising? My tummy is swollen and bloated but I'm not in pain anymore just uncomfortable👍and how many eggs should I retrieve for higher chances of pregnancy in the future? I am 40 and I feel this yr may be my last yr to retrieve good eggs so I want to retrieve as many as possible 🥲

“When you wake up after the retrieval”… I didn’t get put to sleep, I was wide awake and the pain killers they gave via IV didn’t take away the pain I felt everything, it was excruciating

My retrieval is next week and my sore-shot-filled belly was aching as you explained all this. I’m SUPER nervous and trying to be excited. I’ve got some preparing to do this weekend.😰

After 15 follicles to 9 at retrieval 0 eggs were found

Would like to share my experience because it may help other women in their mid-30s. This is my 2nd time undergoing egg retrieval and preservation. 1st time was when I was 31yo and 7 eggs were retrieved, and had my 2nd egg retrieval a week ago saving 11 eggs at 35 yo.I may not have been able to retrieve a lot of eggs but I was able to obtain higher AMH value this 2nd time around, and save more eggs after 4 years apart due to lifestyle changes, nutrition, and physical exercise. Was def under a lot of high stress, not eating or sleeping as well in my early 30s, this time around after 4 years I've gotten better at taking care of myself, eating healthier, sleeping more, and taking vitamin B complex and vitamin D supplements which my ob/gyn highly recommended the first time around. My doctor was quite surprised herself to see that my AMH value did not decrease over 4 years but actually increased.

Wish I had found your video beforehand. Had no pain or discomfort during the whole process. However, I am def having a lot of water retention/ swelling (4-5 kg in water weight, my physical body is def bloated) since the retrieval and I wish the medical team and doctor would have voluntarily given me a heads up and educated me on why this is happening and when it will dissipate (after the next menses). Had the same water retention problem the first egg retrieval but I forgot about it.

Thank you for your video!

I’m planning on having an egg retriever next week

I’m planning on having an egg retriever next week

Hi Doctor, I'm 32 I had eggs retrieval 2, days ago to they retrieved 9 only 2 of them were mature. What do you think about the cause ? Even though the Dr who did the procedure mentioned that your follicles were so big but I didn't ask him what do you mean? Please I just need a guidance

I had my eggs retrieved on Sunday and up until today Tuesday it feels really uncomfortable
I’m really in pain n my tummy is very bloated 😢

Are ICI biles from a donor good for IVF?

I had an egg retrieval last Wednesday and this video confirmed everything I went through. It took me longer to recover because I was extremely swollen before the procedure. I ended up having 39 eggs and the process took longer and to go back to normal has been a bit difficult.

I am 28 yo and on my IVF journey. I am so excited because tomorrow will be my egg retrieval.. I hope everything will be fine!

I’m terrified for the pain. I go in Saturday for my egg retrieval and have stage 4 endometriosis. I’m triggering with lupron and hcg. What are my chances of getting OHSS? What should I do for the pain? I have chronic pelvic pain and anything invasive down there hurts pretty badly.

I am 45 and I just had my egg retrieval today. I was sedated and started walking after an hour. Im aware with what's happening the entire time. They were able to retrieve 5 eggs, all good eggs, thank God.

Thank you for posting this. Has been very helpful. I got my retrieval 3 days back and feel pretty good outside of ocassional pelvic pain, bloating is subsided as well. I was wondering if I could go for swimming 5-6 days after retrieval if recovery looks good.. Being an active person, working out/swimming will help me recover faster. Curious to know your thoughts.

last october 2, at 40, i had 8 matured eggs retrieved

Hi guys😊 jheng here from Australia.i will have my egg retrieval tomorrow. This is our first ivf cycle .hope it goes well.

Hi doc
I have got my eggs retrieved 2 days back and 11 eggs were retrieved ,29 years age and ever since the procedure I feel bloated and gained some weight as well and I’m all swollen around my stomach and face .
Also I’ve been urinating so frequently I’m not sure if this is a bad sign .
Could you please tell me if all these symptoms are normal ?

I had my egg retrieval 2 days ago and my doctor said i have only 1 egg..i really pray hard that may 1 egg has fertilized well im still hoping.

Hello doctor, I just needed to ask when can we resume our exercise routine after egg retrieval, what kind of exercise can be done strength training or anything at all

Hi im done ovum pickup aweekago. Now i feel shortness of breath and abdominal bloating... can't talk continuously bcos of breathing problem.. lungs is tight .. constipation ... cant be normal now.. throat soreness.. body back pain swelling.. doctor gave medicineand told it reduce slowly follow bland diet ... but im struggling.. I'm panic 😭 because of shorness of breath. In your video only i saw the symptom of shortness of breath.. so im texting you. Please tell me is there any risk? Can i check heart specialist or someone,? But my doctor told your case is different from others it will reduced slowly like that told.. past 3days i had medicine 💊 Lezar 2.5 pantop primolunt..

6th day after egg retrieval and got periods
Collected 38 eggs & I'm 26 years old
Feeling normal but gained weight and abdomen area expanded 😢

Mam,
After Egg retrieval, Doctor transfered egg in 3 days. I didn't had time to recover. Now i am on 13th day after embryo transfer. I am having heavy abdominal pain and little bit bleeding.
What could be the cause?
Tomorrow going to give BHCG.
I am scared.

I am 42yo, did an egg retrieval and had 24 follicles. I've been in discomfort this whole week. Transfer day is coming up 😊😊❤❤❤. Video came at the right time

I just got my eggs retrieve last week and it was an exciting moment for me,every step was worth it, and I didn't even have any pains,it was kinda weird as I was told I was gonna be feeling pains and discomfort but I really was okay,I donated my eggs to my sister I feel so great about it

IVF is my last hope doctor. I'm in my 40s. I married later in life. It will be my first time to do IVF treatment. Hopefully, it's a miracle by God, that l will still have a chance to become a mom. Although there's disadvantages to my age. Hopefully, the IVF doctor can help me avoid the hindrances that will harm me to conceived. Although there's this gynaecologist l spoke to in the past. She told me l will never get pregnant and l am too old. She's really rude and horrible doctor.

I done egg retrieval recently i don't felt any pain at all. I was just bloated other than that no other discomfort.

I had my egg retrival 2 days before... I m unable to pee and huge pain is there on the right abdominal side

Good timing mine is Monday. So far 12 follicles a couple are lagging behind, so they are medicating me for a few extra days. I only have one ovary but she’s working hard!

Had 21 egg retrieval yesterday n still in pains

Thanks for this video. Which will be more successful rate if embryo transfer in same cycle of egg retrieval or next cycle. Please reply.

I had 23 follicles, only 6 eggs were retrieved as the follicles were empty. How is that possible? Sometimes, knowing less is better..

Thank you for this informative post <3 I just had my egg retrieval this morning at CCRM and so far, I'm feeling okay. Will watch out for possible side effects. They were able to retrieve only 1 mature egg - I cried. I was hoping for 2-3 but still grateful that they were able to get 1. I'm 45 and this was my first fertility treatment. I hope we can use this a few years after my husband is done with his kidney transplant.

I just completed my 3rd retrieval yesterday. My question (which no one is talking about) is... why arent all my eggs being retrieved during retrieval and how "normal" is that. Its happened during every single retrieval i have had. They say my overies float up high and they cant get to them safely. So, apparently, I'm a difficult retrieval... but yet they dont plan to and actually have refused to do the retrieval laparscopically. So for instance, this last cycle, I had 44 total eggs but they only got 11.

Its frusterating for me as a patient because Im doing my part but all my eggs/follicles arent being retrieved so its a huge let down when I wake up and am told that every time but they refuse laparscopic surgery. Thoughts?

P.s. they also, refuse to diagnose me with OHSS but they admit theres fluid "leaking" but never give me a reason or use the term OHSS.

Hello there. Thank you for the wonderful explanation. I would like to ask check with you that I am planning for Fresh Embryo transfer. The transfer will happen 2 days after egg retrieval. Could you please advice how do I prepare myself for the egg transfer because its lesser than 48 hours the transfer will happen after the retrieval.

I had my last egg retrieval a few days ago and had a huge amount of pain which i sat with and did not bother my doctor... I am glad it went away but now i know i should have told her... I wish everyone all the best with their ivf journies...

Morning Doc,I just watched your video and I actually have an appointment at your institution, I'm actually want to have a baby, already I have two boys,19 and 15yrs of age.

I read almost everything about your institution and I'm now on videos.

I just want to find out because I want a child,I just read where is stated about having twins or triplets.

Can I have twins or triplets after egg removal?

Yesterday my egg retrieval done. They got 8 eggs and from them only 4 fertilised. Hope atleast 2 embrio we can get. But during the O.T doctor nicked my bladder and blood clot was passing throgh urine. They gave me cathidral also for that. I am scared for that . If there is any chance for infection or any other diesease in bladder?

My retrieval was done two days ago...now feeling little pain and discomfort ...but dissappointed as out of 15 follicles retrieved..only got one egg...rest follicles were empty...can second retrieval next time can be fruitful ??

Thank you Dr Shahine for your input & insight. Just had my surgery today… woke up with a heavy pain at 1 am (full bladder) This video helps me to recover my pain management ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹… any advice on best sleeping positions that avoid further pain? Also I am looking for your additional OHSS video could you link the video in this reply 😊

Day 7 after egg retrieval, I'm feeling so exhausted like its a struggle to do anything, i will try the sodium, potassium, electrolytes, protein and water but ots crazy how tired i feel. Does anyone have anything similar and tips to recover?

Egg retrieval on Wednesday. 9 eggs with 7 fertilised. ET booked for Monday 🤞🏻🫶🏻 hoping for at least 4 embryos to remain. Feeling bloated but no pain

Thank you dr Lora ❤ your videos are so so informative. I feel like I can just come here for the answers every time when I’m skeptical and let it took the best out of me. Ivf is so challenging. My retrieval is next month. Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as well 🫨

Thanks for taking the time to make a great video!!! 😊

Had my egg retrieval 2 days ago. Super bloated & super sore. At risk for OHSS so I’m trying to drink a lot of electrolytes & protein shakes but it’s hard because I already feel so full. I’m 40 & was able to get 18 eggs

My doctor retriveved only 7 eggs. Is it ok for successful ivf??

Im about to have my egg retrieval tomorrow. Planning not tosedate and use local anesthesia instead. Is it pain tolerable when doing egg harvesting?

How the next cycle looks like for patients having endometriosis

I got an embryos retrieval and I got 17 eggs and only 11 fertilized normal I will get the ones that go into Blastocysts to do PGTa testing. I wanted to know what are the percentage of the 11 that will get to that stage

I got zero eggs after my egg retrieval is that normal? I don’t know if I should try it again :(