Mild discomfort can occur after egg retrieval. If abdominal swelling or pain gets worse, or you begin vomiting or passing much less urine, contact your fertility team promptly. Seek emergency care immediately if you have chest pain or trouble breathing. RCOG patient guidance on OHSS
What is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome?
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, or OHSS, can develop when the ovaries respond strongly to medicines used to stimulate egg development. The ovaries can enlarge, and fluid can collect in the abdomen. Symptoms range from mild bloating and nausea to more serious problems that require assessment and sometimes hospital care.
What should you tell the clinic?
Start with the date of your egg retrieval and when your symptoms began. Explain whether the pain or swelling is increasing, whether you’ve been vomiting and whether you’re passing less urine than usual. Mention a positive pregnancy test if you’ve had one. OHSS can last longer or become more severe if pregnancy occurs in the same cycle. Your team can advise whether you need an examination or other checks. RCOG patient guidance on OHSS
Make a plan before leaving after egg retrieval
Keep your clinic’s daytime and after-hours contact details somewhere you can find them quickly. Ask your team which symptoms should prompt a call that day and where to go if you need urgent help and the clinic is closed. If someone is accompanying you, share the instructions with them as well.
If you’re planning IVF in Raipur, ask during your pre-treatment consultation how your team assesses OHSS risk and what follow-up is planned after egg retrieval. IVF treatment at Ashoka Advanced IVF Hospital