03/13/2026
#1 side effect of stim cycles AKA retrieval cycles? BLOATING. đ
But does hydrating ACTUALLY help? âŹď¸
Anecdotally speaking, I took Ashleeâs advice as soon as I started my stim cycle, hydrated like crazy, and ended up with almost no significant bloating! WIN! đ
Iâll be taking ALL of Ashleeâs advice til further notice! Check out Ashleeâs full interview with soooo many helpful NURSING TIPS AND TRICKS FOR IVF inside the free IVF and Egg Freezing Workout Program. Link in bio!
Ashlee Laroue is a fertility nurse, fertility nurse educator and clinical education specialist, and founder of , helping folks navigate the confusing ins and outs of fertility treatments.