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Is it possible to perform ovarian stimulation with a single tube?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 08/19/2022

Yes, of course. The fallopian tubes have no influence whatsoever on an in vitro fertilization treatment. As long as the woman has ovaries, it is possible to perform ovarian stimulation with both tubes, with only 1 or with none. In follicular puncture, the gynecologist will extract the oocytes directly from the ovaries.

In the case of artificial insemination this is different, since the tubes are necessary. Therefore, if the woman has only one tube, the stimulation will be done on both ovaries, but only the follicles from the ovary where the healthy tube is located will be used.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.