Center for Reproductive and Fetal Medicine

EXPLANATION OF THE HOURS RECOVERY PROCEDURE

EXPLANATION OF THE HOURS RECOVERY PROCEDURE

Egg retrieval is a critical step in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. This procedure involves removing eggs from the woman's ovaries in order to fertilize them in the laboratory. Here's a detailed explanation of the egg retrieval process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.

Preparation before Debt Recovery

Preparation for egg retrieval includes several steps necessary for the success of the procedure:

– Pharmaceutical treatment: Before retrieval, women take hormonal drugs to stimulate the ovaries and promote the development of multiple eggs. This usually involves injections of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone).

– Monitoring: During treatment, frequent ultrasound examinations and blood tests are performed to monitor egg development and hormone levels.

– Administration of HCG: When the eggs reach the desired size and maturity, an injectable dose of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is administered to fully mature the eggs.

The Process of Retrieving Oarii

Egg retrieval is a short procedure that usually takes 20-30 minutes and is performed under light anesthesia or sedation. The process includes the following steps:

– Ultrasound: The doctor uses a vaginal ultrasound to guide the retrieval needle to the follicles in the ovaries.

– Aspiration: A fine needle is inserted through the vaginal wall into the ovaries, and the follicles are carefully aspirated to collect the eggs.

– Egg collection: The retrieved eggs are placed in a special culture fluid and transported to the laboratory for further processing.

After Debt Recovery

After recovery, women can go home the same day, but it is recommended that they have someone to accompany them. Some of the symptoms that may occur include:

– Mild pain and discomfort: Pain or discomfort may occur in the abdominal area. Pain medications prescribed by a doctor can help.

– Light Bleeding: It is normal to experience light bleeding or spotting after the procedure.

– Rest: It is recommended to rest for the rest of the day and avoid heavy activities for the next 24-48 hours.

Success and Next Steps

The eggs collected during the retrieval will be fertilized in the laboratory with sperm from either the partner or a donor. The resulting embryos will be cultured for a few days before the best ones are selected for implantation in the uterus or for cryopreservation.

Conclusion

The egg retrieval process is an important step on the way to IVF and achieving pregnancy. Understanding the process and preparation can help reduce stress and improve your chances of success. If you have any questions or concerns about egg retrieval or other fertility procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to provide you with the necessary support and guidance at every step of the process.

Center for Reproductive and Fetal Medicine

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FREQUENT QUESTIONS

The association of IVF drugs with cancer risk is a major concern for women enrolled in these programs. But the plethora of bibliographic reports collected from credible scientific studies and published in reputable medical journals worldwide are reassuring and do not confirm this concern.

Of course not. In about a third of cases, infertility is due to the woman (female factor), while in a third of cases, it is due to the man (male factor). The remaining one-third is due to both (both men and women) or even to unknown factors.

The quantity and quality of a man's sperm can be affected by his health and lifestyle. Some factors that can reduce the quantity and / or quality of sperm are:

  • the alcohol
  • drugs
  • environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead
  • smoking
  • health problems
  • medicines
  • radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  • the age

Success rates vary at each IVF Center. Very important factors are also the age of the woman, the levels of her hormones and of course the sperm of the husband. Rates generally range from 45% or slightly higher for women up to 35 years old.

Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year (or 6 months, if it is a woman over 35) with normal, regular sexual intercourse. In other words, when a year passes without the woman becoming pregnant, the couple should consult their doctor to determine the cause of the pregnancy and then treat it. We must all, however, be aware and not forget that the age factor is the most critical for female fertility and that the individualized approach of each couple is the "golden key" that solves the problem.

The number of treatment cycles a woman can undergo is not specified. It is certain that in our country there are high level obstetricians-gynecologists and organized infertility treatment centers, which offer impeccable medical services at this level. If there are correct indications (eg ovaries that respond to stimulation therapy, good quality endometrium, etc.) the success rate -especially with the use of newer techniques and biotechnological drugs, which show increased bioactivity compared to conventional drugs from urine- totals approximately 65%-70% after 4 cycles of treatment.

At the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Dr. Traianos we offer egg / sperm cryopreservation services for those who have a personal or medical reason and need this service. We use the most modern vitrification technique in the freezing of sperm and eggs.

The collection of eggs takes 10-15 minutes, it is not painful, it is done under intoxication and after the end of the process you return to your activities.

In general, experts agree that the fact that a couple has already had a child can be considered evidence that there is no infertility problem in the first place. It is like a small test that has been done and proves that they "succeeded" at least once. On the other hand, we need to know that in the meantime things may have changed and a problem may have arisen (eg the man may have had some inflammation that affects the quality of his sperm or has mediated something that affects female fertility: an inflammation, a gynecological surgery, an abortion, etc.). In any case, if a reasonable period of time (one year) passes and a couple can not achieve a pregnancy, then he should with the help of his doctor investigate if there has been a problem that causes infertility.