Effect of Follicle Flushing on Oocyte Fertilization Rate

Effect of Follicle Flushing on Oocyte Fertilization Rate

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of follicular flushing on fertilization rate in women undergoing IVF treatment

This will be a prospective observational study on the effect of follicular flushing on fertilization rate in women undergoing IVF treatment.

Oocytes from each woman will be allocated to one of three groups, depending on the aspirate or flush they are recovered from:

Group I= egg retrieved in the follicular fluid of the first aspirate (no flushing) Group II= egg retrieved in the 1st-2nd flush Group III= egg retrieved in the 3rd-5th flush

development and utilization. Pregnancy rates will be reported as a surrogate outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Up to 40 years old
• Both ovaries present
• Triggering final oocyte maturation using hCG or GnRH agonist

Exclusion Criteria:

• Egg donation
• PGD cases