Patient's question:
IVF pregnancy with a four-month-old belly, experiencing pain on both sides of the lower abdomen so severe that I can't walk. At 16 weeks, the ultrasound showed that the baby's growth and development were normal. Since the egg retrieval, the pain has persisted. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
In vitro fertilization, experiencing pain on both sides of the lower abdomen at 4 months of pregnancy, unable to walk. Based on your description, after the in vitro fertilization surgery, you have been experiencing lower abdominal pain. Generally, during egg retrieval, there may be some discomfort, and the discomfort usually gradually decreases within 3 days after the surgery. Your situation is uncommon. It is recommended to check your blood routine to see if there is any inflammation and have a color Doppler ultrasound to examine the ovaries, and address the issue accordingly. After you have an obstetric check-up at the hospital, the doctor will recommend you to undergo further examination in a specialized department, such as general surgery or urology.