Painless Egg Retrieval

“Egg retrieval” is one of the necessary links in the assisted pregnancy cycle of IVF, Scientific and painless removal of mature eggs is the key to ensure the smooth progress of IVF cycle . Experts from the American Reproductive Medical Center pointed out that the whole process of egg retrieval is very short and can be finished in only about 10 min, experts will wash the outside and inside of the vagina firstly, then put an Oocyte Retrieval Needle into the ovary through the vagina under the detection of ultrasonic instrument, The egg is loaded into the sac cells filled with special liquid, take out the egg by slowly sucking, This is the whole process of Egg Retrieval.

　　❶1. The preparation of Egg Retrieval
Normally， there will be more than one follicles participate in the maturation process every month，but in the natural state, only one follicle can mature and excrete eggs.

In theory, an egg can complete the whole IVF cycle, but in the clinical process, an egg is not enough for the treatment of the IVF cycle, therefore, it is necessary to prepare for ovulation induction before egg retrieval.

In order to enable women to discharge multiple mature eggs at one time, American experts will use ovulation medicine for customers. The ovulation drugs used by reproductive medical centers in the US have been inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The price, usage and dosage of drugs are strictly controlled. During the medication period, experts will adjust the dosage according to the customer’s conditions to achieve accurate results.

　　❷2. The operation process of Egg Retrieval
Step 1: controlled ovulation. Because the natural menstrual cycle is different, Even the same person will have differences, so it is not easy to control the time of egg retrieval. It is necessary to enhance and improve the function of ovary by controlled ovulation. Getting multiple healthy eggs at the suitable time, It can effectively ensure the possibility of multiple embryos.

Step 2: monitor follicles. In order to achieve the effect of egg retrieval, the development of follicles should be monitored for many times in the stage of ovulation induction, and the number and size of follicles in the ovary should be recorded in detail, also need to pay attention to observe the tension and echo of follicles, dynamically observe the growth, development and maturity of follicles, and accurately predict ovulation.

Step 3: Egg Retrieval
According to the response to ovulation inducing drugs, Inject the egg breaking needle (HCG or Lupron) at the accurate time to ensure that getting enough mature eggs, then arrange the egg retrieval operation.

　　❸3. Painless Egg Retrieval Operation
During the IVF processing，many people feel very nervous or even fear , but such emotions and psychology are unfavorable for IVF. Generally, domestic hospitals use a metal needle for injection, while the US usually uses a trocar. The thin plastic needle will stay in the vein, so the arm can move freely.When the plastic needle is inserted into the vein, there will be no chemical reaction, so it’s safer. After the injection of relaxant, dizziness maybe will occur, and then enter the state of complete relaxation.

During the egg retrieval operation,It’s for general anesthesia. The dose of general anesthesia is determined according to the customer’s weight, height and the degree of response to drugs, and there will be no any harm. It only takes about 3 seconds to enter a light sleep state, the whole egg retrieval operation can be completed in about 10 minutes. In order to ensure the smooth progress of egg retrieval, there will be special instruments to monitor ECG, respiration, heartbeat, oxygen supply, etc. A small number of people may feel slight pain after egg retrieval, It can take painkillers according to the actual situation to relieve uncomfortable.