Egg Retrieval - Local versus General Anasthetic
Hello everyone
This is my first post and I am currently starting my Puregon injections. Pretty excited about this journey.
One thing I am still 2 minds about is whether I should opt to go under GA rather than just the local/sedative
that my FS has recommended during the egg retrieval (sorry if I am not using the right terms, still trying to
get use to all of this). The reason they want me to be on local rather than general are the risks
associated with GA but at the end the decision lies with me.
Like to hear from you all what your experiences have been in regards to this.
I think my pain tolerance is OK but dont want to be put off by the whole process
Thanks!
egg collection with local
I've done 5 egg collections all done with local sedation through an IV and a local injection in the cervix. 4 of the 5 egg collections because of a high number of eggs (30+) it was rather painful. 1 of the egg collections though I only had 8 eggs collected and that was completely painless (and the only 1 that worked too). I would still opt for the local as I believe your body recovers quicker and easier with a local as opposed to a general. Hope this might help. ::D