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Can Duphaston Be The Real Cause Of Bloating, Weight Gain, Water Retention And Swollen Tummy?

hello, My husband and i have been trying to conceive for two years but with no luck. both of us are very healthy and our infertility is unexplained. 2 months ago, we have decided we would go for the iui . Unfortunately, our first iui attempt has failed. I have gone through my second one on 12/04/2012. Ofcourse, i used to to take clomid 50 gm and took 6 injections so far. After the iui procedure, i did not experience any severe or negative side effects. However, 5 days later i started to experience some bloating and abdominal pain and a day later i have encountered some pink bleeding spots that actually stopped the next day! my doctor has prescribed me duphaston two tablets a day! she told me that in case there is a baby, duphaston will keep it safe. However, after i started taking duphaston, my bloating became so severe and my tummy became so swollen and i gained 4 kgs! i look like a 6months old pregnant woman..as well, i am unable to walk or move properly due to the severe pain and swelling. I noticed that iam drinking alot of water and the water is not going out of my body. when i went to check with my doctor, she told me that i am experiencing over stimulation symptoms due to the hormonal injections that i used to take. as well, i am experiencing water retention for the first time. She showed me some big black spots in my ovaries and told me that they will go back to normal gradually. I am so concerned and i thought i would take a second opinion..could the bleeding be a sign of pregnancy? and what shall i do to get rid of the bloating and the swollen tummy? how can i get rid of water retenetion? Can duphaston be the real cause of bloating, weight gain, water retention and swollen tummy? thank you
Fri, 4 May 2012
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hi,
According to the symptoms given by you the possibility is,
Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome(OHSS) : this is adverse effect with the use of Clomid(clomiphene). In this syndrome sudden fluid retention occurs in the stomach, chest and heart areas.
In this syndrome the ovaries become enlarged with fluid collection. Because of leaking of fluid and from leaky blood vessels fluid collects in to the abdominal and other areas complications occur.
The patient may present with the symptoms of pain or swelling in lower abdomen,
Sudden and rapid weight gain,
Pain, swelling or redness of legs
Shortness of breath,     
Change in the quantity of urine,
Vomitings or diarrhea etc.
If these symptoms occur immediately doctor consultation to be taken
The things you can do are,
Pain killers can be taken,
Take bed rest with keeping foot end elevation but it should not be total bed rest, slight activity is encouraged.
Avoid coffee, colas or other caffeinated drinks,
Take plenty of fluids.
If your symptoms didn’t subside even by doing these again consult your doctor and enquire whether hospitalization is needed.
Take care

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HIV AIDS Specialist Dr. (Prof). Ram's  Response
HI
DUPHASTON HAS NOT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM AS IT IS DUE TO WATER RETENTION BY OVARY STIMULATION SYNDROME,TAKE LESS WATER,MOVE IN HOME,BE SURE NO MISCARRIAGE HAPPENED BY PREGNANCY AND USG TESTS
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Can Duphaston Be The Real Cause Of Bloating, Weight Gain, Water Retention And Swollen Tummy?

Hi, According to the symptoms given by you the possibility is, Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome(OHSS) : this is adverse effect with the use of Clomid(clomiphene). In this syndrome sudden fluid retention occurs in the stomach, chest and heart areas. In this syndrome the ovaries become enlarged with fluid collection. Because of leaking of fluid and from leaky blood vessels fluid collects in to the abdominal and other areas complications occur. The patient may present with the symptoms of pain or swelling in lower abdomen, Sudden and rapid weight gain, Pain, swelling or redness of legs Shortness of breath, Change in the quantity of urine, Vomitings or diarrhea etc. If these symptoms occur immediately doctor consultation to be taken The things you can do are, Pain killers can be taken, Take bed rest with keeping foot end elevation but it should not be total bed rest, slight activity is encouraged. Avoid coffee, colas or other caffeinated drinks, Take plenty of fluids. If your symptoms didn’t subside even by doing these again consult your doctor and enquire whether hospitalization is needed. Take care