Ovum Aspiration Needle

Introduction

Oocyte (egg) retrieval or ovarian puncture is a procedure carried out in the IVF process during which the ovary is stimulated using specific drugs and then, using a special needle called the Ovum Aspiration Needle, and under the guidance of ultrasound imaging, oocytes are extracted from the ovary and stored in laboratory conditions. This procedure is performed under short-term anesthesia.