Since you have to take different hormone medicines to stimulate ovulation, you may face some complications after egg retrieval, including:
. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with secondary complications such as dehydration, blood clots, kidney damage, etc.;
. Formation of ovarian cysts in less than 1% of cases that can be treated with surgery;
. Injection site reactions such as bruising and redness;
. The reaction of the body to the injected hormones and the body's inability to control their levels;
. Breasts' pain and tenderness;
. Pain in the ovaries;
. Leakage of ovarian fluid into the belly;
. Heart palpitation;
. Flushing and sweating;
. Vaginal bleeding and spotting;
. Infection, especially if the doctor is not experienced;
. Vaginal dryness;
. Damage to the blood vessels in rare cases; and
. Occurrence of some symptoms of menopause, such as menstrual irregularity for a short period.
Source:
. https://raadinahealth.com/en/blog/follicular-puncture