Hormonal medication given to egg donors may result in uncomfortable side effects such as slight abdominal swelling, mood swings, or tiredness. In the most severe cases, the hormones can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
However, because of the many checks and ultrasounds that egg donors undergo throughout the process, it is rare for these symptoms to appear. In any case, it is best to consult your doctor if the ovodonator feels any discomfort from the first moment.
Read the full article on: Is Egg Donation Dangerous? – Health Risks & Side Effects for Donors ( 57).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Romina Packan (invitra staff) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 12/02/2020