Side effects that a woman may experience following sedation administered by the anaesthetist during follicular puncture include:
- Dizziness or disorientation.
- Headache.
- Tiredness.
- Drowsiness.
- Discomfort.
- Nausea.
The risks and more serious complications of sedation are rare, so it is considered a safe procedure.
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Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
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