The ovarian puncture is a short surgical procedure that is carried out under sedation, so the patient does not feel pain. The objective of this intervention is to obtain the eggs that will later be fertilized in the laboratory with the seminal sample.
Therefore, ovarian puncture is an essential step in the treatment of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Before the puncture, the woman must take hormonal medication to stimulate the development of a large number of ovarian follicles.
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By Babygest Staff
Last Update: 11/06/2020
