How is the egg retrieval completed?
Egg retrieval is done by the trans-vaginal ultrasound guided method, a non-surgical outpatient procedure. Egg retrievals are performed in the clinic of the fertility physician. A sedative is given intravenously. This puts the patient into a state of semi-consciousness. A vaginal probe, which is a device with an ultrasound transducer on the tip, is introduced into the vagina. This allows the physician to see the ovaries and other pelvic structures. There is a needle guide attached to the vaginal probe which the aspirating needle through the vaginal walls into the follicles. The follicular fluid is aspirated into a syringe. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. The donor will stay in a recovery room to ensure that she does not have any unusual side effects from the medication. In most cases, the donor will be able to get dressed and go home about 2 hours after the procedure. Following the procedure, the donor may experience a little vaginal bleeding and some lower abdominal disco
