Ovarian stimulation can cause pain similar to that sometimes experienced at different stages of the menstrual cycle: heaviness, pelvic cramps (in the lower abdomen). The donation center will monitor you closely during these stages and may adapt your stimulation or prescribe analgesic treatment (to relieve pain) if necessary.
Oocyte retrieval is performed with simple analgesia, locoregional anesthesia or short general anesthesia.
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