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writes:I've just started IVF and wondered if any woman here has done this process, and if its possible for them to do the eggs retrieval without being under general anaesthetic. I am really scared of generals and my fertility doctor tried to relax me by telling me he does the procedure a lot without putting the patient to sleep, or being just sedated, or without anything and being totally awake and he does it fine and quick. Has anyone ever done this without being asleep and is it painful? Reply to this Question
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reader, Janeycakes123 +, writes (1 July 2019):
Janeycakes123 is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI have done this now twice without anaesthesia and it was painful both times for like 1 second but yes its a woahhh pain but as it only lasts for 1 second i was very happy that i wasn't put to sleep for that!! it's literally a 4 minute procedure ....but that was only one ovary that they got eggs from, now i have to do it again and its from both ovaries so i am very afraid hope i'll survive lol
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 April 2019): I've done egg retrieval 3 times. Once I was fully out and twice I was partially out. Anesthesia is required to prevent pain. A large hollow needle punctures the wall of the vagina into the abdominal cavity then starts puncturing egg sacs on the ovaries. That is painful. Some surgeons are skilled enough to do the procedure with less pain; other surgeons are rough and will puncture and puncture. If you are concerned, I would recommend being partially out. I was still somewhat aware of the surgeon going after my right ovary, then the left ovary; I was aware of the pain but not really able to do much about it. I would definitely not recommend without any anesthesia.
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reader, beentheredonethat75  +, writes (19 April 2019):
I've done egg retrieval 3 times. Once I was fully out and twice I was partially out. Anesthesia is required to prevent pain. A large hollow needle punctures the wall of the vagina into the abdominal cavity then starts puncturing egg sacs on the ovaries. That is painful. Some surgeons are skilled enough to do the procedure with less pain; other surgeons are rough and will puncture and puncture. If you are concerned, I would recommend being partially out. I was still somewhat aware of the surgeon going after my right ovary, then the left ovary; I was aware of the pain but not really able to do much about it. I would definitely not recommend without any anesthesia.
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reader, Honeypie  + ♥, writes (12 April 2019):
 I haven' had this done so I can't answer fro ma personal experience point of view.
But I would venture a guess that they want you sedated for safety and pain-management reasons. In a way it's like having wisdom teeth out, the oral surgeon might PREFER to have someone under general anesthetic, but you CAN do it with just localized.
I've had a biopsy done and it wasn't painful at all, that is all I have to compare it with. BUT if your doctor says he can DO it without general anesthetic, I'd trust him on that.
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