Basic and Advanced Treatments
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Egg retrieval marks the end of the ovarian stimulation process and is one of the most misunderstood elements of an
Before Egg Retrieval
Ahead of your egg retrieval, you will be prescribed
During Egg Retrieval
Egg Retrievals take place at our clinic at
Once you are sedated, the physician performing the procedure uses ultrasound to view each ovary and passes a needle through the vaginal wall to the ovary. The follicular fluid inside the ovaries is passed off to the embryologists who will examine all eggs retrieved under a microscope.
Patients are then taken to the recovery area for approximately one hour of observation, though recovery can take longer for some patients. During the recovery period, you will rest in our recovery area with blankets, water, and a light snack. While there, you will be evaluated for pain and given post-operative instructions.
Because you will receive anesthesia, you must be discharged to the care of a responsible adult who will bring you home safely. This is a safety measure mandated by NYU Langone Medical Center and The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.
After Egg Retrieval
While patients do not feel anything during their egg retrieval, some mild to moderate cramping can be expected for a few hours directly following the procedure. Each patient responds differently to the egg retrieval procedure and anesthesia. Some choose to take oral pain medication such as Tylenol or Advil following their discharge from the clinic, and all should plan on spending the remainder of the day at home getting plenty of rest. While some patients recover quickly, it may take a few days to feel like yourself again.
Other Types of Reproductive Surgeries
For some patients, egg retrieval is not the only surgical procedure needed during the course of their fertility treatment. For women experiencing
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