What to expect from IVF | Injections, egg collection, OHSS, and emotions | Too Much Information

Do IVF injections hurt? What actually happens during egg collection? And how do you cope with the emotional rollercoaster in between? On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by award-winning fertility nurse Fran Steyn and IVF patient and podcaster Annabel Gammack. Together, they unpack what really happens during an IVF cycle – from delaying your period and starting stimulation injections, right through to egg collection and the days that follow. This isn’t a protocol guide. It’s the honest, human insight you don’t always get in clinic consultations; the physical symptoms, emotional impacts, and TMI moments. Expect lived experience, practical advice, and reassurance that whatever you’re feeling, it’s valid. We’ll be answering the questions… 💭 Why do I have to delay my period before IVF? 💭 Are the injections really as scary as they seem? 💭 What is OHSS and when should I call my clinic? 💭 Why are the days following egg collection so tough? 💭 How much time should I take off work? If you’re preparing for IVF, egg freezing, or egg donation, or supporting someone else who is, this conversation is for you. Links and resources: 📱 Annabel's Instagram: ⁠@annabelgammack ⁠ 📱 Fran's Instagram: ⁠@fransteynrn ⁠ 🎤 ⁠Am I Ovary Acting podcast⁠ - on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness. Find us on Instagram at ⁠@too.much.info.podcast