Windy/Gassy after EPU - is that normal?

Hi there,

I had my epu on Monday and since then i have had horrible gas/wind and constipation pains. Is this normal? Im so bloated it feels a bit excessive to me considering all they did was pick up eggs!! I have had anaesthetics before and never had problems lik this.

Anyone know why it happens and does everyone get it? I have taken up until today off work and plan to go in tomorrow but im embarrassed that workmates will here my gassy belly amongst other things... :redface:

I hope im not the only one!

Yes, it's fairly normal. I believe they pump some gas into the abdomen in order to have better access to the ovaries.

However, if you have excessive bloating, keep an eye on your weight. If you find that you're suddenly weighing more than normal, it means the bloating is from fluid, not gas, and you are more than likely dealing with OHSS. Not a fun thing by anyone's imagination! I found that I was feeling much better after 2-3 days with this EPU, but it was more like 3 and 4 weeks after my first two egg collections when I did have OHSS.

BW

BW they only got 11 eggs, could i still get it, maybe its just the mild symptoms? Today i felt awful and had diarrhea which ive read can be one of the symptoms.

Jules, how long since transfer? I wouldn't necessarily expect to get OHSS with 11 eggs collected, but I think it depends more on hormone levels than egg numbers. It's entirely possible that it could be OHSS setting in a bit later as the HCG levels in early pregnancy make it worse.

BW

Hi Jules
I had pick up on monday and today is the first day i havent felt like i was going to pop, it definately seems to hang around awhile, but like BW says keep an eye out just incase!!!
(hi BW :))

Hi Scooby! I hadn't realised you got to transfer - well done! I'm glad you beat the dreaded OHSS in the end! :)

BW

my transfer is scheduled for tomorrow. I let the nurse know about my symptoms and they want me to do a blood test when i get there to check levels.

Would they cancel or delay a transfer even if it was mild OHSS?

I'm not entirely sure how severe things have to be before they send all embryos to the freezer, but I do know that OHSS gets worse with pregnancy, and the times that I've had it bad enough to not be able to transfer... there's no way in hell I'd have coped if it got worse! Think a week or so in hospital, having to have fluid drained off your belly (I never got that bad, fortunately!)... worst case scenario is that they have to terminate the pregnancy to keep you alive. If they are suggesting that transfer be delayed and all embryos go to the freezer - don't fight it! They are acting in your best interest, really.

BW

SOrry hijacking your thread, but yes BW ended up with 11 follies E2 was 14500 but they didnt seem worried, i think due to the number of follicles, but all good now. Thanks again for your wonderful advise.
Jules good luck i really hope it all goes ahead tomorrow and i know as difficult as it is they are acting in your best interest although it really s**ks :wall: ill be keeping fingers crossed for you :goodluck2:

Well all went well, had my transfer this morning and im happy to report that 7 out of 9 embies made it to Blastie wo we have 6 on ice! :)

I was expecting 50% survival to blast so i was quite excited when i heard that, and the embryologist said they were all excellent quality, made it hard for them to choose one for today! Lets hope the quality makes a difference and the embie sticks. I have bt on 19th May, a little over a week away. Is that earlier than normal? i mean i thought it was a TWW?

Congratulations, Jules. Blood tests for blasts always seem ridiculously early. It's because they count two weeks from EPU, not transfer. Good luck, and once again, congratulations on those fantastic embryos!

BW

Thanks BW.

I was just thinking today, how do i NOT get my hopes up but be positive???!!!! Forget about the 1ww i think i wont feel home free till that 1st 3 mths is over.