Conversely, when the estradiol is very low and only one or two follicles are visible by ultra-sound there may not be an egg in the follicle. This is known as empty follicle syndrome. At Fertimed all clients are scanned prior to egg retrieval. Generally patients are asleep during the egg retrieval procedure. A variety of potent painkillers are administered during the procedure.
Most women tolerate the procedure with a minimum of discomfort.
Usually women complain of feeling tired and sleepy. Occasionally they will experience some abdominal discomfort. The day after the egg retrieval some women feel well enough to return to work. In Olomouc you can relax at our Centre. On the day of egg retrieval, our embryologist will inform him of when the time is right.