Next, you will administer hormone injections to stimulate your ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible, a number that should align with your initial ultrasound evaluation. Throughout the ovarian stimulation process, you will visit our office every few days for regular monitoring through ultrasound and blood tests to track your response to the medications and adjust dosages if necessary. Once your eggs have matured, your doctor will notify you that it's time to trigger the final stage of maturation and initiate the ovulation process with a different injectable medication, commonly known as the "trigger shot."

During ovarian stimulation, it's important to avoid activities that might jostle your pelvis, as your ovaries will enlarge due to the growing follicles (which contain the eggs). You should also avoid alcohol, caffeine, certain medications, and many herbal supplements. Your doctor or nurse will provide guidance on which medications and activities are safe during this period.

You may experience symptoms similar to those of your regular menstrual cycle, such as fatigue, headaches, bloating, breast tenderness, cramping, and mood swings.