30/07/2026
“That long needle isn’t going inside your body!” 😌
One of the biggest fears patients have before an egg retrieval (o**m pickup) is seeing the aspiration needle and imagining that the entire length enters the body.
The reality is very different.
The needle is passed through a special guide attached to the transvaginal ultrasound probe. Only the very fine tip of the needle reaches the o***y to gently puncture the follicles and collect the eggs. The rest of the needle remains outside, supported by the probe guide.
The procedure is performed under ultrasound guidance and is usually done under sedation, so you don’t feel the needle entering the o***y.
Sometimes, understanding how a procedure is actually performed is enough to replace fear with confidence. ❤️
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