Oocyte retrieval

In the morning two days after the hCG injection the oocyte retrieval is performed. This is done vaginally under ultrasound guidance. Local anaesthesia and sedation is given. The woman can leave the hospital in the afternoon. On the same day a sperm sample is required.

The sperms are prepared during the day and the insemination (i.e. sperms are added to the oocytes) is performed in the afternoon. The eggs are then cultivated for two days in incubators.