What Is the Average Number of Eggs Retrieved During the IVF?

In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a type of assisted reproduction that is responsible for the birth of millions of babies around the world. It is a whole set of procedures rather than a single treatment for treating infertility among couples who are unable to conceive for over a year.

The IVF process includes the stimulation of the Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) which in turn triggers the ovaries to produce more mature eggs. The eggs are then retrieved and fertilized with the partner’s sperm outside the body and at last, the prepared embryo is/are placed into the uterus.

The whole procedure generally takes around 4 weeks. And, during the IVF treatment, the most common question a fertility doctor gets is ‘How many eggs can I retrieve?’

But the fact is that there is no exact answer to this question because the number of eggs retrieved depends on the woman’s (who’ll be carrying the pregnancy) choice and other factors such as -

• Age — As the woman grows the older the quality and the quantity of the eggs decline and so fewer eggs will be retrieved during the IVF process.
• Number of eggs in the ovaries — It is not necessary that two women of the same age will have the same ovarian reserve, it varies from person to person.

To give an average based on assumptions, 8–12 eggs are generally retrieved, but still, the number can be higher or lower based on several factors and a woman’s decision regarding the number of children she would like to have.

Does More Egg Retrieval Mean a Higher success rate?

The answer is both Yes and No. As 7 eggs retrieved is still better than 3 eggs retrieved because not all eggs are genetically normal, only a few of them make it to the healthy embryo. So, the more eggs you have the better your chances of a healthy embryo.

Apart from that, you should also know that ultimately not the number of eggs that matters but the quality, and there are a lot of steps between egg retrieval and live birth.

The best way to know more about your egg quantity and quality is to speak with the Best IVF Doctors in Mumbai at Crysta IVF. If you’re confused with the egg retrieval process or if you’re just seeking the IVF treatment, book an appointment with us.