What are the risks of the procedure?
Egg harvesting is a proven, safe procedure that is performed more than 100,000 times per year in egg donor and IVF cycles. The primary complication is ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) which can result when women with poly-cystic ovaries are administered the hormone injections. However, because women that are prone to OHSS can be identified upfront during the initial medical consultation, the actual risk of occurrence is very small. The other very rare complication is bleeding and infection resulting from needle puncture at egg retrieval. As with any medical procedure, there are risks associated with the procedure and complications may arise. Please contact your medical professional for additional information.
