Egg (Oocyte) Retrieval

When the eggs are mature, they are retrieved by an ultrasound-guided procedure that is performed under light anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
During the procedure a needle is placed through the vaginal opening and into the ovaries.
There are no abdominal incisions or suturing.
The eggs are then evaluated in our onsite embryology lab. Once there, they are fertilized with sperm from your partner.
Risks are minimal and recovery takes an hour or two, although post-operative cramping is common.
Success rates vary depending on a woman's age, her response to the medication and the quality of her embryos.
Risks include increased chances of multiple births and ovarian hyperstimulation.
The chances of infection or significant blood loss are very very low.
The egg retrieval is a very safe procedure.