Definitions for "Oocyte Retrieval"
Recovery of the oocytes contained within the ovarian follicles for in vitro or in vivo fertilization, as done in assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF or GIFT. Nowadays, ultrasoundguided oocyte retrieval has become the most commonly used technique. As opposed to oocyte retrieval methods formerly used (laparoscopic oocyte retrieval), ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval can be practised without general anesthesia.
When mature eggs are retrieved from the ovaries using a fine needle. The procedure is done vaginally and the needle is guided by ultrasound. Follicular fluid is aspirated and the egg is identified by an embryologist using a microscope.
A procedure that collects the eggs from the ovary via a small catheter that is inserted into the follicles and then transferred into a Petri dish ready to be introduced to sperm.