Collecting the eggs & sperm

Eggs are collected by ultrasound guidance under sedation. This involves a needle being inserted into each ovary, under the guidance of a transvaginal probe. The eggs are, in turn, collected through the needle. Cramping and a small amount of vaginal bleeding can occur after the procedure. The male partner will be asked to produce a sperm sample during the egg collection process.

After egg collection, you are given medication to help prepare the lining of the womb for embryo transfer. This is given as pessaries, injection or gel.