Light activities can be resumed within a day or two, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided until...
Category: Treatment Experience
What is recovery from egg retrieval at home like?
Most women feel back to normal within a few days, although some may experience mild cramping and bloating for up...
What is the egg retrieval like?
Egg retrieval is a minor surgical procedure performed under sedation, where a needle is used to aspirate eggs from the...
How do I prepare for egg retrieval?
Egg retrieval is the most critically timed event of the whole process and so preparation starts with taking your trigger...
What medications are used for ovarian stimulation?
There are 3 main categories of medications for ovarian stimulation: 1) gonadotropins like FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone)...
How will I feel during ovarian stimulation?
During ovarian stimulation, the ovarian follicles will grow and this usually results in a sensation of pressure in the pelvic...
Do I have to do all the injections myself?
Injections are self-administered in the evenings to allow time for the medication to work before we see you for monitoring...
Can other members of my family join me during appointments?
Yes, of course. We encourage you to bring your spouse, partner, mom, dad, friend, or whoever is a part of...
How often will I need to visit the clinic during stimulation?
You will usually have about 4 monitoring appointments during the stimulation phase to check hormone levels and follicle growth.
What is the purpose of monitoring?
Monitoring during ovarian stimulation is crucial for tracking follicle development and hormone levels to optimize the timing and effectiveness of...