Are you scheduled for an egg retrieval?
If you have a scheduled egg retrieval, you are probably a little nervous. Rest assured, it is a straightforward procedure. It involves aspirating the eggs or oocytes from your ovarian follicles through an ultrasound-guided vaginal puncture, which means the doctor will be able to see the whole process on a screen. Besides, it usually takes no more than 20 or 30 minutes and is performed under sedation (mild anaesthesia). However, the wait can sometimes feel long, and you may wonder if it will hurt afterwards, what kind of rest is required after the procedure, or when you can have...
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