Does anyone here know how do they drag eggs out of the ovary during an IVF operation?

does dragging the eggs need narcotics? did anyone here undergo this operation? please tell me guys about ur experience as im about to try this operation soon?

Does anyone here know how do they drag eggs out of the ovary during an IVF operation?
I did it twice after you produce enough eggs they take them out with a needle and you will be under anesthesia, maybe you'll experience some cramps alter on in the same day. Then the transfer of the eggs will be after 4 days and you'll go through the 2 ww and then test...I'll start mu IVF cycle as well if I didn't conceive this month...Best of luck
Reply:After they stimulate your ovaries to produce eggs and confirm the presence of eggs with an ultrasound, they insert a needle and guide it with the ultrasound to retrieve the eggs. From what I understand, it is a pretty painful procedure, but they pretty much put you under--they didn't always used to, for some reason.





I found a link that might give you more detailed information about what to expect:





http://www.advancedfertility.com/aspirat...
Reply:Egg pickup is done as a day surgery procedure under general anaesthetic. Follicles are sucked from the ovaries using a large needle inserted in the vaginal wall. There should be only minimal bleeding as a result of this procedure, but the bloating and tenderness will continue for a few days at least.


I've supported my sister thru two pick ups, and she was tender afterwards and was given pain killers. A day or so and she was fine.


Good luck with your IVF!
Reply:This is usually performed in the morning or early afternoon, approximately 36 hours after the hCG injection. Some clinics allow the male partner to attend the egg collection procedure if their wives have the operation under sedation. A monitor connected to the microscope will allow you to view the eggs when collected.


Methods of egg collection





Several methods can be employed to collect the eggs, these include:


Vaginal ultrasound guided egg collection





This is the most common technique; it is a minor and safe surgical procedure usually performed under sedation or a general anesthetic. Sedation is a safe and acceptable method of providing pain relief for egg collection.





A vaginal ultrasound probe with a fine hollow needle attached to it, is inserted into the vagina. Under ultrasound guidance, the needle is then advanced from the vaginal wall into the ovary to suck out the fluid from the follicle which contains the egg. Each egg is removed in turn through the needle by a suction device. Follicle flushing is not associated with improvement in pregnancy rates or the number of eggs collected, but does increase the duration of the procedure and associated pains. The whole procedure takes about 20-30 minutes.





You may experience some mild discomfort following the procedure, but this will be relieved with painkillers. Antibiotic is usually given to prevent infection.





Vaginal ultrsound egg collection.


Abdominal ultrasound guided egg collection





Occasionally, egg collection is performed by passing a needle through the abdominal wall into the ovaries under ultrasound guidance. This is usually performed if the ovaries are abnormally placed.


Laparoscopy





Originally, eggs were always collected laparoscopically. This method of egg collection is hardly ever used nowadays, as it requires a general anesthetic, in addition to the risks of laparoscopy.





The average number of eggs collected is about 12 depending upon the number of follicles present. Not every follicle contains an egg. Occasionally, no eggs are collected, so-called “empty follicle syndrome”. The reported incidence is about 1%. Sometimes, giving another dose of hCG and scheduling another egg collection 24 hours later could salvage the cycle. The cause of empty follicle syndrome is unknown, but it is possible that it is a drug related rather than a clinical problem.

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