Prepare for Egg Retrieval
Egg Retrieval
Egg Retrieval is an important step in the IVF process. For everything to go smoothly, it is good to know how to prepare for this procedure.
Thorough preparation will help you feel more confident and reduce stress before this important step on the path to your dream baby.
You will be informed about the time to come for the retrieval the day before.


How to Prepare for Retrieval?
- On the day of retrieval, it is necessary to arrive with an internal pre-operative examination
- Please do not drink or eat from midnight (medications can be taken with a small amount of water)
- With dentures removed, without chewing gum and other objects in the mouth
- With contact lenses removed
- Arrive without jewelry
- Arrive without makeup
- Without nail polish and gel nails (one nail on the left hand is sufficient, preferably the index finger)
- Without using addictive substances and smoking before retrieval
- Shaved pubic hair in the genital area