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

The egg retrieval is an exciting step in the IVF process, and this video lays out 5 must-know tips for recovering from your retrieval. You'll learn how to manage egg number expectations, identify comfort versus pain in recovery, managing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, overcoming constipation, and preparing for a heavy period after the egg retrieval.
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ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG is a reproductive endocrinologist, founder of the Center for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, and Associate Clinical Professor in the OBGYN Department at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Shahine contributes to the fields of infertility and miscarriage with clinical research, writing, speaking, and educating in peer-reviewed journals, her own books and textbook chapters, and many forms of media including an active social media presence.
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[@besty913]

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.

[@mariamlsmail2511]

I have mature follicles and my egg retrieval will be done on Thursday but the problem is my ovaries can't be reached because of fibroids. I had surgery for fibroids 2 years back but wow they come back to fast. All my ultrasound was done on my stomach because of discomfort I would feel when they do insert me. I am worried but I think I should leave it to God.

[@simonewilliams8441]

Please dont just leave it to God. God help those who help themselves. I'm a true believer in God but please put out your best and don't stop going

[@user-ll5ik3fm6f]

​@@mariamlsmail2511praying for you dear. 🤗 You are not alone

[@ameliavellas1318]

I'm super nervous. I have my egg retrieval tomorrow morning. On my US done on Friday she saw 6 eggs but Sunday which was my last US she couldn't see my right ovary but still visualized 3 eggs on the left.

[@user-ll5ik3fm6f]

🥲 Amen! I'm totally crying tears of joy for you because I was told (by other not a doctor ) that 35 is it. Thank you... Although I may be different still just hearing that you did it and tried inspires me to not give up hope.

[@Jessica-fi7np]

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

[@drlorashahine]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your story with us and for watching!

[@J.Anita24]

How sweet!! You're a great sister❤

[@jmile001]

What a beautiful gift to give! So glad it went smoothly for you

[@SK1MD]

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!

[@melkava23]

Thank you for sharing...

[@moniquewilliams2137]

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

[@drlorashahine]

You got this! Thank you for watching

[@arig6596]

Woww, that’s amazing number! I had an egg retrieval today and got 23 eggs, now I wonder how many will make it to the transfer. Can you share your results, it helps a lot to hear other experiences? ☺️

[@sweetcarefulheart]

How long it took to recover?

[@anandm6552]

What about result ?❤

[@mychoulove]

wow did not know at 42 you can have such amount of eggs

[@jhonnagarcia880]

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

[@jessiberzett925]

I just wanted to say I just had my egg retrieval done a week ago today and I was definitely in some pain for a few days and it was hard to move around and my doctors said it’s normal so please understand that you can be down for a few days and you will need to take it easy either way!!

[@borninvacations]

Hi did you gained any weight after this process?

[@lfreespirit]

They need to be honest with people. Mine was awful. They told me I’d be fine to go to work the next day and I was not. I had to call out and get an occurrence rather than having scheduled my pto. Smh. Tylenol did NOTHING for me.

[@shumailarizwan7595]

yes its normal pain cramping in lower abdomin...

[@taliabraver]

Be careful my friend got anal cancer from this and passed away

[@suneethap7924]

It's very painful after egg retrieval Unable to move my body, lower abdomen pain, back pain due to Anastasia

[@user-qg3pb2li6n]

As a doctor who just had post egg retrieval day 5, i struggled a lot of abdominal discomfort and felt that lots of white eggs (21 g for dinner) kinda ease the unexplainable discomforr. I guess coz of the high albumin intake helps the leaky water to comes back ? And less ascites ? I dunno … i just feel lot better. Just in case anyone has the same problems. Good luck!

[@carlamartinez1385]

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

[@drlorashahine]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@1momentintime1]

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.😰

[@leylasokullu3675]

Dr Lora - I really appreciate the simplicity of the steps, and the depth you've provided in your answers. The recap was also very helpful. Thank you for taking the time and effort into providing useful answers, for a complex topic

[@drlorashahine]

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@catherin77]

I am 38, egg retrieval done 2 days back - 4 good eggs but only 3 were fertilised. Still recovering with belly swollen and soft breeding. Awaiting a call from embryologists tomorrow on how many progressed to blacocyst - was told it's approx 30% for our age group 🙏🙏🙏

[@ajalakpolouisa]

Very educative. Thank you so much. It was very helpful

[@Michelle-vq1zg]

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

[@hannakhan7661]

What is your age?

[@jbrownbrown7851]

Hello was it successful

[@almaruperto5506]

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.

[@kindrathomas3140]

@almaruperto5506 I am like you right now had my retrieval and the took out 41 eggs and seems like recovery is long. The part that got me is I gain 4 pounds

[@Reiyna756]

Same with me. I had mine this Wednesday and had 36 eggs retrieved. It’s taking me longer to recover as well.

[@sweetcarefulheart]

How it took you ladies?

[@JyotikaSinghRani]

How long did it take the bloating to go away

[@artaria22]

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!

[@jamieb1926]

I only have one ovary too and was curious how many we can get 😂

[@artaria22]

@@jamieb1926 we ended up getting 20. And after fertilizing and observation ended up with 8. So I’m happy with it. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and I know not all embryos make it through thawing so I’m going to guess maybe we end up with 5 after it all which I am happy about.

[@dodo269]

Same here.. I have one ovary.. got 8 eggs .. only 3 eggs were mature, 2 fertilized , but got 1 blastocyst... waiting for next month on what doc plans .. FYI.. similar thing happened in previous egg retrieval.. got only 1 blastocyst and 1 12cell embryo.. :(

[@artaria22]

@@dodo269 I’m sending all the good juju to you!!

[@xtybaltx]

Thank you for your video. I am about to have my egg retrieval tomorrow and it makes me feel a little bit more prepared.

[@drlorashahine]

Best wishes!!!! So glad the video helped you❤️

[@nourhankamalabdraboumuhamm2933]

Thank you dr ,,really thank u ,i finally felt that thereis someone over there knows what i feel

[@drlorashahine]

I'm so happy to hear that❤️Thank you so much for watching!

[@rinabakhtiani3207]

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.

[@safaal7622]

I have my egg retrieval 3 days ago and 33 eggs were retrieved. I wasn’t aware of OHSS at all. My doctor was in NY and I’m in MD so that’s like 4 hrs away. No one told me I shouldn’t take long trips of 2hrs or more after the egg retrieval because that’s could cause a blood clotting. Second today is my day 4 since I have egg retrieval done and I’m still suffering from abdominal and chest pain. It hurts when I’m peeing, I passed out one time and went to emergency room… they did evaluation and was normal, but I still have the pain in my abdominal area. Today again I felt suddenly dizzy and couldn’t breathe normally.i called 911 and while suffering I felt nausea and I throw up everything…. I’m having an appointment tomorrow with my doctor because he wants to check on me! My recommendations is to not go and do your IVF somewhere far from where you live, and be aware of all these symptoms because you must take this procedure seriously. Pray for me🤲🏻

[@imel5931]

I felt so relieved after egg retrieval. I had OHSS and it got better after 3 weeks. But I didn't feel any pain at all after only small bleeding on the day.

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. And thank you for watching my video!

[@kattrannn]

Wow this video couldn’t have come at a better time!! Just had an egg retrieval this morning and currently recovering! And have been searching for tips and information after egg retrieval. 🙂 I definitely had pain after the procedure and had to take strong medications for it. Not sure if it’s also because my bladder was nicked. Hoping I don’t get ohss! We had 23 eggs retrieved.

[@drlorashahine]

I'm so happy the video helped! Best wishes in your recovery :)

[@Sophiagh12]

I got 23 too. Waiting to find out how many are mature. I find out in a few days.

[@mariadavila5606]

​@@drlorashahine can a person don't feel pain at all, during and after? I had 8 retrieved. Did not feel pain during (sedated) not pain at all after retrieval. I felt like nothing had happen😮

[@roseannbeloria4185]

​@@kiyaragoesplaces9494 wow

[@erickakovach8846]

They nicked your bladder?

[@janetbrown3795]

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.

[@katrinasoledad8463]

Thank you for this informative post

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching! I wish you all the success on your journey!

[@reshs7362]

I know how you are feeling. It's so hard.

[@paramjeetkaur3411]

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.

[@Alisonnganproducer]

Thank you Dr ❤

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@popim2633]

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...

[@drlorashahine]

I'm so sorry you experienced!

[@quratulainakram5914]

How to avoid ovaries hyper stimulating ..as I am getting my ivf done ..my treatment has started..3 injections have taken...but I am scared that the process is painful or what if my ovaries stimulated more ...

[@user-pb5bt7dn1f]

I’m planning on having an egg retriever next week

[@amarsqueen9334]

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

[@adaomaonyeaka7814]

The video i needed

[@drlorashahine]

I'm so happy to hear that Adaoma!

[@shrutijalali527]

Great educational video. I am on day 3 after my egg retrieval and finally feel like my usual self after two days on pain and bloating. I suspect i went through OHSS the last two days atleast, because of the very high count of eggs retrieved. Am relieved today. I think my medical team did a good job, i am curious whether two days of ohss could have been avoided though.

[@monicaafful8304]

God bless you Dr.🌿🕊️

[@drlorashahine]

God bless you too dear! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@payelbiswas2895]

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?

[@JP-pn4yv]

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 🫨

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you so much for reaching out with kind words. Best wishes to you!!!

[@dombowskyfarms]

How did your retrieval go?!

[@JP-pn4yv]

@@dombowskyfarms hello, got 11 eggs with 7 fertilized and down to only 4 made it to blastocyst! Transferred 1 (4AA) got pregnant but HCG was rising down at almost 5 weeks and got ruled as chemical pregnancy. Taking rest for the holidays for a bit and already arranged for another transfer in January!

[@donnamaddox7023]

​@@drlorashahineyou

[@richopatty5016]

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!

[@drlorashahine]

I wish you good luck ❤️🤞🍍

[@steffc8611]

“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

[@iphone14promax83]

Thank you so much for the valuable tips and advice! My partner and I are doing RIVF and today is here egg retrieval! In a couple of weeks, I will be doing the same and will have my eggs retrieved. We were wondering if on that day of my retrieval, can we do FET of her embryo then? Thank you again.

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for your kind words. That is a great question for your clinic/doctor. Best wishes!!

[@rikkimaroney8072]

Thanks! Such valuable info as I start this process to become a solo mum. If I'm planning to freeze all embryos (hoping there is some from a first cycle), is there any longer term effects to my cycle to be aware of after that post- egg retrieval period? Or should things go back to regular cycle straight way?

[@drlorashahine]

If you do not do an embryo transfer a few days after the egg retrieval then you will get a period about 7-10 days after the egg retrieval - then your cycle should continue 'normal' for you. Best wishes!

[@Graceji921]

I just had the egg retrieval this morning. Thanks for the video. Fingers crossed I won’t have OHSS

[@drlorashahine]

Best wishes in your recovery!!!

[@jocelynjocelyn8134]

I had my egg retrieval 3 days ago.Still having some pains but getting better by the day.Thanks for this video

[@Mishraji.1911.]

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 😢

[@jennychavez7268]

me too

[@BarbaraWothaya]

Me too! Only got 3 eggs frozen but i feel 5 months pregnant and my pants are tight. Does it get better? 😭

[@TheShishashiful]

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

[@drlorashahine]

So happy your recovery went well!

[@LKA-si7ln]

I’m 34, have PCOS, and had 24 eggs retrieved along with a cyst that the surgeon was able to diffuse. I’ve been in a LOT of pain the past 48 hours and was concerned about OHSS. Saw my doc again today and he prescribed me tramadol bc the keterolac wasn’t working for my pain mgmt. Turns out tramadol works and I’m feeling a LOT better. Still extremely bloated and my tummy is tender. It’s hard for me to bend over. But now I can actually work from home.

[@literally1435]

Hi there! How are you feeling now?

[@lizt192]

I just had my eggs retrieved. I had 38 eggs retrieved and it was pretty good. I had 21 fertilized eggs and 10 eggs were good to be frozen. I'm currently waiting for pgta test results. Ivf is really a number's game. I'm positive and I hope everyone trying wins. My hope is i get to donate the embryos i don't use in the future. I was in pain days before the retrieval and after the retrieval but I got better 2 days after the retrieval

[@DogDaysohlala]

Did you do anything extra to get so many?

[@kimmao9890]

May I know your age when you done retrieval?

[@wwbb_o]

can i take probiotics drinks to avoid constipation during the process?

[@samihood9897]

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?

[@4everT187]

Omg I just had mine 3 days ago and I feel super exhausted. I can't even hardly get anything done. How long did your symptoms last? Did they go away?

[@samihood9897]

@4everT187 so I ended up in hospital with mine unfortunately I caught and infection we think from.the egg retrieval date, I got more and more tired and then got fevers and sick. I was rushed to A+E given antibiotics by IV and stayed in hospital for 3days, they diagnosed me with ohss there too. Bit annoyed at my clinic who everything I rang them said it's normal to feel tired. This was like next level tired tho. I found eating salty foods helped with my ohss as ot helped with the fluid displacement. Please get checked for ohss and double check you havnt got an infection xxx

[@beeishan]

Hi doctor, can we improve our egg quality by changing our diet?

[@jawilli6]

I had my egg retrieval today and I ended up having 27 eggs. The process took 30 minutes. I’m still trying to get back to normal. Just feel like I have a period and I’m sore but overall very excited and it was smooth process.🎉

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching. I wish you all the success on your journey ❤️

[@Quit3Cut3]

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.

[@nikopalmer6471]

How was it?

[@maryacheampong6226]

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 😢

[@nataliaserrano5983]

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

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@kashifkhokhar9763]

I want to conceive through ivf I m myasthenia gravis patient plz suggest can I go for ivf procedure or not I'm 36 both tubes block amh is 0.88 I use amygra and delta cortril for myasthenia gravis

[@peacefulbeingtaw]

I just had my egg retrieval today. I appreciate how you explained things. They collected 39 eggs which I guess is good?

[@drlorashahine]

Good on you! Thank you so much for watching!

[@shadex3736]

Wow! Can you give an update? Was the whole procedure(transfer) successful?

[@deborahgael4561]

Did you feel bloated afterwards ? I did it on Tuesday, 31 eggs and I feel super bloated 😢

[@arig6596]

@@deborahgael4561Can you give an update? How it went, was the whole cycle successful?

[@deepathomas3628]

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

[@drlorashahine]

Double check with your doctor but most people can resume light exercise, modified after egg retrieval. Thank you for watching!

[@hawazinal-fahdawe4861]

Is it normal to have blood spotting after 3 days of ovarian stimulation?

[@estherolugbemi6935]

I did my egg retrieval this weekend. Had 10 follicles, 10 eggs were retrieved but the doctor told me immediately I woke up from the anesthesia I was given that one of my egg did not develop so I know I have 9 left. The following day he called to inform me that 4 eggs were fertilized I was disappointed because I thought I could get all the 9 eggs fertilized. This is my first IVF and I am almost 38yrs. On the second day received another call that my fertilized eggs are doing fine but this time they are now 5 eggs I was surprised, so I asked, the doctor told me 4 yesterday, how come I now have 5 fertilized eggs today? Anyways I was so happy waiting for PGT-A do my fibroids removal and ready to transfer.

[@drlorashahine]

I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@lynshion8851]

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.

[@drlorashahine]

I'm wishing you all the success on your journey. Thank you so much for watching.

[@ericachua2379]

Successful?

[@nishatara7829]

I didn't understand about heavy periods.

[@priyankabiswas7541]

How the next cycle looks like for patients having endometriosis

[@Marvelous381]

@catherin77, any update?

[@aarthi1111]

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 ?

[@drlorashahine]

I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you.

[@aarthi1111]

Can I go back to exercise and bending down now as I got my first period after egg retrieval ? I took rest and my doc asked me not to bend until I get my period I don’t know why

[@namsb5421]

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

[@drlorashahine]

If you mean fresh vs frozen embryo - success rate depends on many factors but fresh transfers can have a lower success rate if patients have a high response

[@namsb5421]

@@drlorashahine Thank u so much....

[@epsibajames4614]

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..

[@carinamurillo4419]

Are ICI biles from a donor good for IVF?

[@drlorashahine]

Likely yes - will need to be prepped by lab before use - Check with your IVF lab before you purchase. Listen to episode 41 of my Baby or Bust fertility podcast to under difference between vials ❤️🤞🍍

[@ameliavellas1318]

I'm super nervous. I have my egg retrieval tomorrow morning. On my US done on Friday she saw 6 eggs but Sunday which was my last US she couldn't see my right ovary but still visualized 3 eggs on the left.

[@drlorashahine]

I hope your retrieval went well! Often easier to see and get eggs from ovaries once patient asleep and relaxed with sedation for procedure❤️🤞🍍

[@kaylifzah]

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

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@irismoremong7776]

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?

[@drlorashahine]

Our goal is one healthy pregnancy at a time. We talk through options but over 90% of our patients transfer one embryo❤️

[@jennychavez7268]

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

[@drlorashahine]

Wow! That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@venishagoorree6271]

You done the transfer?

[@jennychavez7268]

@@venishagoorree6271 not yet.. maybe on november or early next year..

[@user-df3br2fv4z]

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

[@drlorashahine]

I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you. Thank you for watching!

[@AbayetaMargaret]

Please am 30years and i want to donate my eggs,am in Ghana. Any help

[@saralolive4653]

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.

[@saralolive4653]

Update: Today tested BHCG. It's negative. I feel so bad. Don't know what to do next.

[@drlorashahine]

I appreciate you for sharing your experience. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you.

[@helenpanni468]

After having mine I was so uncomfortable I fainted twice.

[@drlorashahine]

I’m so sorry

[@ibeabuchiconstance9153]

This video helps me after my egg collection. Unfortunately, only three eggs were retrieved and one is matured. My Ivf process is now withhold but planning for donor eggs. However, i have some pain and light Stan of blood which is still coming out. Should i worry about the light stan or call my clinic?

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult with your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@emilyb5557]

Have you read "it's all about the egg" book on improving egg quality n number? Some good evidence based strategies..

[@jbrownbrown7851]

I had my egg collection last week it was 59 and i need a twins or triple

[@sumitramaharjan6895]

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 ??

[@nayyarpriyanka2]

How do u get to know so early bcoz my dr give me 7 days to tell about my egg nd embryo I m done with egg retrieval today morning with 17 eggs Hope for the best and dnt worry

[@sharadruthib6134]

Yes I am in the same situation. Please let me know if you get to know any reasons for why it happened and what to expect from next cycle. I had 15 follicles and only 3 retrieved

[@sumitramaharjan6895]

Second retrieval was done this time with different medication but still got only one egg...Dr. said may be due my age factor and poor ovarian response

[@sadananagaraj9141]

​@@sumitramaharjan6895what is your age?

[@Nature-ep5cu]

​@@sumitramaharjan6895 how old are you? Don't give up

[@ljsthejustordinarytraveler8278]

hi doctor,i have endo cysts for both ovaries and i am not sure if i will get a laparoscopy or do egg banking,is there a chance there will be a lot of eggs retrieved on this case?

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@jeremiahmaryogunro1745]

Had 21 egg retrieval yesterday n still in pains

[@drlorashahine]

I am so sorry - please call your doctor to make sure everything ok. See my videos on OHSS

[@jeremiahmaryogunro1745]

@@drlorashahine link ma

[@arzoo-khanjaan]

After My egg retrive I was like, i am drunk for 2 days, and my lower abdomin was so tight and feeling fuller

[@adamtammymagno4086]

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 😊

[@drlorashahine]

Side sleeping with a pillow between legs alternating with more than one pillow to elevate upper body. Sending you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aminayusuf517]

Hi, I m 38 and i did my egg retrieval today they were able to only get 2 eggs, is that normal for my age?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ ️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@aminayusuf517]

@@drlorashahine Thanks for the reply

[@ingkoy03]

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

[@drlorashahine]

That’s the way most clinics did it years ago - very patient dependent but most people do well

[@TheShishashiful]

When you under anesthesia you never feel anything. You will be completely in deep sleep and you don't know what happened during egg retrieval 😊 may be after you wake up you might feel mild discomfort. In my case I never felt pain at all.

[@simonewilliams8441]

After 15 follicles to 9 at retrieval 0 eggs were found

[@nanci_sousa]

Uffff that’s so frustrating 😢 hope you can repeat ivf again.

[@jcpmlg2618]

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

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you. Thank you so much for watching.

[@ThePeppersquat]

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

[@drlorashahine]

I am so very sorry. Sometimes there are not eggs in each follicle, sometimes eggs are there but they did not respond to the trigger shot. Ask you doctor what happened for your particular case❤️

[@kimonethomas7501]

Do you still got paid if they got zero eggs?

[@britishuntouchables2883]

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.

[@drlorashahine]

I’m so hopeful for you!!

[@dolliedubey8914]

Doctor is there anything to worry As i got my period on 4th day of egg retrieval, though i am not planning for fresh embryo transfer.

[@drlorashahine]

Dollie, it would be best to consult your doctor who can give you more information to your particular situation

[@sidecar7714]

I thought she was going to offer financial advice 😂😂

[@estry83]

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 🥲

[@drlorashahine]

I haven’t sent eggs that weren’t mature on the day of retrieval develop further later - some labs store immature eggs. Talk to your doctor about exercise but likely ok to move gently ❤️ check out ‘egg freezing calculators’ online - pretty good estimates of success in the future based on age and egg#

[@nicole4779]

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

[@drlorashahine]

Congratulations on outcome - stay in touch with your clinic about symptoms- some bloating normal but ask to be seen if you feel bad

[@yakeannarose9137]

I’m currently in the first stage of IVF with the meds anticipating each step please share your experience and how your journey is going. I’m soon to be 42 and would love to hear more about your journey. Good luck

[@user-pb5bt7dn1f]

I’m planning on having an egg retriever next week

[@drlorashahine]

I wish you all the success! Thank you for watching ❤️🤞🍍