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What is the IVF experience like?
All the hormone shots involved with IVF mean that you’ll have lots more hormones than normal coursing through your body. That might leave you irritable, bloated, or even turned on. “As you’re hormonal, you may feel like you want to have sex,” Eyvazzadeh explains.
How did you feel during IVF stimulation?
Some of the physical symptoms that you may encounter while going through stim are: feeling tired, bloated, having headaches, and possibly gaining weight. Let your nurse and doctor know if you experience any of these symptoms.
What should you not say to someone doing IVF?
Not To Say:
- Don’t tell them to relax. Comments such as “just relax” create even more stress for the infertile couple, particularly the woman.
- Don’t minimize the problem.
- Don’t say there are worse things that could happen.
- Don’t say they are not meant to be parents.
- Don’t ask why they are not trying IVF.
Are IVF injections painful?
Are IVF Injections Painful? IVF injections are a critical piece in the IVF process. These injections help stimulate your ovaries to produce mature eggs that are then harvested and fertilized with sperm. In the majority of circumstances, IVF injections don’t involve much pain.
Does IVF make you crazy?
We should give special mention to the drug that most women take during IVF, Clomid (to encourage ovulation). It’s powerful stuff, and it messes up a lot of people: mood swings (particularly irritability and depression), emotional withdrawal, and reduced sex drive are not uncommon.
How do you tell people you’re pregnant after IVF?
Here are some ways to make it easier for your friends or relatives who struggle with infertility.
- Don’t Keep Your Pregnancy a Secret.
- Leave Out Details and Advice.
- Allow Some Space and Time.
- Give Notice Before Big Announcements.
- Make It OK Not to Attend Your Baby Shower.
- Stay In Touch.
- Ask Instead of Assuming.
What to say to someone who is starting IVF?
Be kind. IVF can put significant stress on a woman and their partner, so it’s important to treat them kindly – and encourage them to treat each other kindly during this time. “Let me know if you need anything. I’m always here to walk and talk with you.”