Oocyte (Egg) Retrieval

Oocyte (egg) retrieval is a medical procedure used to collect eggs from a woman's ovaries, usually as part of fertility treatments like IVF. Guided by ultrasound, a thin needle is inserted through the vaginal wall into the ovaries to aspirate fluid from developing follicles, which contain the eggs. The procedure is typically done under sedation or anesthesia to minimize discomfort. After collection, the eggs can be fertilized with sperm in the lab to help achieve pregnancy. This process is safe, involves minimal risk, and is a key step in assisted reproductive technologies.