Egg Retrieval: What To Expect with IVF

Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD talks about the egg retrieval, or oocyte aspiration, a part of the IVF process. As you go through in vitro fertilization, you have so many new things thrown at you at once. Listen and learn about one of the most anxiety provoking parts of the process so that you have nothing to fear.

Covered in this episode:

What is the egg retrieval?

What should I expect on the day of the egg retrieval?

Is the egg retrieval painful?

What happens after the egg retrieval?

How will I know if my eggs are mature?

What are the risks of an egg retrieval?

What is OHSS - ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome?

What should I expect for recovery from the egg retrieval?

This is not medical advice but is medical education. Please ask your doctor your medical questions.