Why does ascites occur after egg retrieval?

There are always couples who suffer from infertility and want to have children, but are unable to do so. Therefore, most people would think of using in vitro fertilization to have a child of their own. In vitro fertilization requires first taking out the man's sperm and then taking out the woman's egg and putting them together for fertilization. However, some women will develop ascites after having their eggs removed. Let’s find out what this is all about.

Causes of ascites after egg retrieval

Nowadays, some infertile couples who want to have children will resort to in vitro fertilization technology to solve the problem. In the process of "test tube baby", the most critical point is to remove mature eggs from the female body, combine the removed eggs with male sperm in the laboratory, and finally form an embryo, which is then transplanted into the female's uterus. This is what we call "test tube baby".

Therefore, egg retrieval is a necessary procedure for "test tube baby" and it is also a key procedure. However, many women will experience ascites after egg retrieval. What causes this? According to experts, the main cause of ascites after egg retrieval is multiple follicle development or excessive estrogen, which induces ovarian overstimulation.

During the ovulation induction phase, some patients will have a considerable number of follicles stimulated (usually relatively young patients with better ovarian function). Because on the one hand, ovulation induction provides more resources for the success of in vitro fertilization surgery, but on the other hand, it also increases the risk of ascites.

How to eliminate ascites after egg retrieval

For women undergoing in vitro fertilization, they will take some ovulation-stimulating drugs before the operation. Ovulation-stimulating drugs can help patients improve some side effects that occur after egg retrieval, but some patients are very sensitive to the drug, which can easily cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Therefore, ascites is likely to occur after egg retrieval. The continuous enrichment of ovulation monitoring methods and clinical experience has greatly reduced this complication compared to before. So how to eliminate ascites after egg retrieval?

If a woman develops moderate to severe ascites after egg retrieval, the doctor will recommend that the patient suspend embryo transfer and perform embryo transfer again after the ascites is eliminated. During this period, doctors will generally culture embryos in vitro, select high-quality embryos for freezing and storage, and then perform embryo transplantation after the patient's body has recovered.

If a woman develops mild ascites after egg retrieval, it will disappear on its own after 3-4 days. If ascites is present after returning home from in vitro fertilization, it is recommended that the patient first observe daily weight changes and physical condition. It will generally disappear on its own. If the ascites is not serious, you can simply deal with it yourself under the doctor's advice. If the ascites is severe, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination and take certain measures.