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Medications Given
Post Egg Retrieval
Medrol, a steroid hormone, is sometimes given
to assist in embryo
implantation. It is given orally twice a day for a
total of four to seven days.
Progesterone is a hormone produced
by the remains of the ruptured follicle (corpus luteum) and later by the placenta. Progesterone helps the lining of the uterus become thick
and is essential for the support of the embryo. Estrogen levels are higher in stimulated
ovarian cycles; therefore, it is necessary to administer progesterone
supplements to establish a normal estrogen/progesterone
ratio. hCG or additional progesterone supplements
may improve the uterine lining and enhance implantation.
Please contact your doctor if any of
the following occur:
- Fever greater than 100.4°F that lasts
for more than two hours
- Excessive vaginal bleeding
- Unusual and increasing pelvic area
discomfort
- Difficulty with urination or change
in bowel activity
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Sharp or shooting pains
- Pain or burning during urination
- Abdominal swelling
- Unusual back pain
Instructions
for Specific Medications
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