Your egg retrieval is scheduled, and you've done what you can to prepare, but what about after? How many eggs is "normal" to retrieve—or what happens if it's less than expected? What's a typical recovery, what are signs of a complication, and when should you call the clinic?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine shares five essential things to know both before and after an egg retrieval. She's covering egg count, how to manage post-procedure discomfort, and recognizing signs of possible complications like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, constipation, and a heavy period.

If you want to know what to expect for your egg retrieval, this episode is for you!

In this episode you'll hear:

[1:30] Setting expectations for egg retrieval

[4:12] Managing after-procedure pain

[6:12] OHSS: what it is & what do do

[10:43 Constipation

[12:12] Your next period

[13:55] Recap and final thoughts

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