Common symptoms
and side effects

Patients may be alarmed when they feel different during fertility treatment. In most cases these symptoms are not of concern. In the following you will find an overview of symptoms which can occur during treatment and when to contact your doctor. If in doubt, please call us. 

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

How can we help you?

You can arrange your personal advisory consultation directly
over the telephone. Our number is 0202 4789930.

We will be pleased to take your call. Our business hours:
Monday 8 AM–6 PM, Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–1 PM, Thursday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM