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What Causes Swollen Labia After An Embryo Transfer?
Question: Swollen labia on one side and burning sensation when i urinate...4 days post embryo transfer in ivf. No blood in urine..any idea what this could be?
Brief Answer:
You may have had trauma to the area or have an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
The possibilities of what your symptoms may be depends on whether or not the area could have been traumatized during your embryo transfer, or your egg retrieval (I assume you had your retrieval within the last 2 weeks)
If your embryo transfer was not done under anesthesia, it is unlikely you could have a complication from that. But your labia or urethra could have been scraped by a catheter or the vaginal ultrasound probe during your egg retrieval and the area may be getting infected.
I would discuss how you are feeling with your fertility doctor, or your regular gynecologist and most likely they will want to examine the area, likely culture your urine, and possibly prescribe an antibiotic.
In the meantime, soaking the area gently in warm water or applying a warm compress should help ease the discomfort.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best of luck with getting pregnant,
Dr. Brown.
You may have had trauma to the area or have an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
The possibilities of what your symptoms may be depends on whether or not the area could have been traumatized during your embryo transfer, or your egg retrieval (I assume you had your retrieval within the last 2 weeks)
If your embryo transfer was not done under anesthesia, it is unlikely you could have a complication from that. But your labia or urethra could have been scraped by a catheter or the vaginal ultrasound probe during your egg retrieval and the area may be getting infected.
I would discuss how you are feeling with your fertility doctor, or your regular gynecologist and most likely they will want to examine the area, likely culture your urine, and possibly prescribe an antibiotic.
In the meantime, soaking the area gently in warm water or applying a warm compress should help ease the discomfort.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best of luck with getting pregnant,
Dr. Brown.
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