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What type of anesthesia is used for egg retrieval? Local or general?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/15/2017

Anesthesia used for egg retrieval is usually general anesthesia, although it is a mild version that keeps the donor asleep only during the surgical procedure (20-30 min).

 Rebeca Reus
Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
Embryologist. Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).