Causes and possible solutions of stomachache in test tube infants
IVF refers to the method of culturing and developing fertilized eggs in the laboratory through assisted reproduction technology, and implanting qualified embryos into the mother's uterus to finally achieve pregnancy and fertility. In the process of IVF, abdominal pain sometimes occurs, which may be caused by the following aspects.
1. Abdominal pain caused by hormone therapy
During IVF, women need hormone therapy to promote ovarian development and egg release. These hormones may cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), with symptoms such as ovarian swelling, abdominal distension and abdominal pain. However, this discomfort usually decreases gradually after the oviduct extracts eggs. The doctor will adjust the hormone dosage according to the condition to alleviate the discomfort.
It is worth noting that OHSS can be divided into three levels: light, medium and heavy. For patients with severe OHSS, they may need to be hospitalized and receive corresponding care and drug treatment, such as uric acid secretion. Therefore, in the process of IVF, it is necessary to pay close attention to the physical condition and report the symptoms to the doctor in time.
2. Abdominal pain caused by embryo transfer and implantation
After IVF embryo transfer, the endometrium thickens due to hormone effect, which may cause abdominal pain similar to menstruation. This is a normal reaction and usually diminishes gradually. In addition, if the fertilized egg is successfully implanted on the endometrium, it may also cause temporary mild abdominal pain.
In order to alleviate this discomfort, patients can try to lie down and rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and appropriately supplement vitamin E, group B and other related nutrients according to the doctor's advice.
3. Abdominal pain caused by menstruation and uterine cavity examination
In the process of IVF, in order to determine the best time to promote ovulation and endometrial status, women may need to carry out uterine cavity examination and salpingography. These examinations are usually performed during menstruation, which may cause abdominal pain and discomfort to some extent. These symptoms usually subside within hours of examination.
If the symptoms of abdominal pain continue to worsen or accompanied by abnormal bleeding, it is recommended to seek medical advice in time for further examination to exclude the possibility of other diseases.
4. Abdominal pain caused by inflammation and infection
Although the whole process of IVF is carried out in a strict sterile environment, sometimes inflammation and infection may occur, causing abdominal pain and discomfort. This may be due to unclean operation, unreasonable drug use or body immune response and other factors.
In case of stomachache, especially accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms, the patient should immediately consult a doctor and have an examination. The doctor will carry out appropriate anti infection treatment according to the specific situation.
To sum up, the causes of stomachache during IVF may include excessive stimulation caused by hormone therapy, embryo transfer and implantation, menstruation and uterine cavity examination, inflammation and infection, etc. For mild stomachache, patients can take appropriate rest, avoid heavy food, maintain good mood, and take reasonable drug treatment according to the doctor's advice; For severe or persistent abdominal pain, it is recommended to seek medical advice in time to obtain targeted diagnosis and treatment.
