Step 4
Egg retrieval or ovum pick up is done wherein the eggs are collected from the ovaries. It is done under light general anesthesia in OT. It takes approximately 15-20 minutes for the procedure. The patient is discharged on the same day, about 4-6 hours after the procedure. It is done under transvaginal ultrasound guidance, wherein the fluid from all the developing follicles in the ovary is aspirated and handed over to the embryologist to look for the eggs. Once the eggs are retrieved, their maturity is tested and the completely mature eggs are cooled at sub-zero temperatures to preserve for future use.