Common symptoms
and side effects

Women are often unsettled when they notice changes in their body during fertility treatment. Frequently, these side effects are no cause for concern. Here you will find an overview of which symptoms can occur in which phase of treatment and when you should contact your doctor. If any doubt, please give us a call. 

Symptoms during different phases of treatment

Stimulation phase

Possible symptoms:

  • Mood changes
  • Tension in the lower abdomen
  • Mild nausea
  • Reddening of the injected area
  • Mild headache
  • Vaginal discharge

Symptoms you should contact your doctor about

  • Strong lower abdominal pain

Afteregg collection andanesthesia

Possible symptoms:

  • Feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen
  • Period-like pains
  • red- or brown-tinted vaginal discharge

Symptoms you should contact your doctor about

  • Fever
  • Strong lower abdominal pain
  • vaginal bleeding

After-effects of
the embryo transfer

Possible symptoms:

  • Period-like pains
  • Slight dizziness
  • Bloated stomach
  • Fatigue

Symptoms you should contact your doctor about

  • Strong lower abdominal pain
  • Shortness of breath

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