What is Transvaginal oocyte retrieval?

Transvaginal oocyte retrieval , also referred to as oocyte retrieval , is a technique used in in vitro fertilization in order to remove oocytes from the ovary of a woman, enabling fertilization outside the body. Transvaginal oocyte retrieval is more properly referred to as transvaginal ovum retrieval when the oocytes have matured into ova, as is normally the case in IVF. It can be also done for egg donation, oocyte cryopreservation and other assisted reproduction technology such as ICSI