An oocyte retrieval procedure for in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection typically employs one of several anaesthetic approaches tailored to patient comfort, procedural efficiency ...

Oocyte retrieval is a cornerstone of in vitro fertilization (IVF), encompassing a sequence of steps from ovarian stimulation through to follicular aspiration. Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) ...

The following preparation is required before oocyte aspiration can be carried out. The patient is kept in fasting for 5 hours. Different forms of anesthesia can be used. Short-acting intravenous ...

Reproductive medicine continually confronts new ethical frontiers, as illustrated by a recently published case (July 15 issue). 1 Although similar cases with men and sperm retrieval have been observed ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Despite previous concerns, a single infusion of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ketorolac alongside standard analgesics was a safe and efficacious pain control option ...