Is the embryo transfer painful?
No, it is not painful but one may have a mild discomfort because the urinary bladder is full during the embryo transfer. You will also be awake to observe the…
Is it normal to retrieve an egg from every follicle?
Yes, it is possible, but if 50% of eggs were retrieved from the available follicles, then it is a good yield.
Is bleeding expected after the egg retrieval?
There may be mild spotting or no bleeding from the niddle puncture site.
Is egg retrieval painful?
During egg retrieval, the client is under conscious sedation and analgesia and hence will feel no pain or have minimal discomfort.
How long does an egg retrieval take?
It takes about 5 to 30 minutes depending on the number of follicles.
What are the procedures for one to start IVF treatment?
The procedure for IVF treatment will include; a. Registration b. Consultation c. Couple test d. Results review e. Downregulation/ovarian stimulation/hormone replacement therapy f. Egg retrieval, g. Fertilization of the egg…
If my appointment falls on a Sunday when Pink Petals is not open, what will I do?
You can come on Monday if your appointment is not for egg retrieval or embryo transfer.
How many embryos do you transfer?
The number of embryos transferred is according to the AFRH guidelines.
Can one run the fertility tests outside the clinic and come with the results for treatment?
No, all the tests are conducted in our lab at Pink Petals.