Top Tips to Prepare for Your Egg Retrieval

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Are you preparing for an egg retrieval and feeling unsure about what to expect? Curious about what you should—and shouldn’t—do on the day of your procedure? 

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine walks through everything you need to know to feel confident and prepared for your egg retrieval. She’s covering the logistics, physical and emotional readiness, and what matters most before, during, and after the procedure. 

All this information will help reduce anxiety and ensure a comfortable and more informed experience. This is a must-listen for those at the beginning of IVF or those simply looking to understand the egg retrieval process better. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

[0:16] Understanding the process

[1:42] Preparing for the “day of”

[4:05] During the procedure

[12:52]  Post-retrieval care

[15:09] Next steps

[17:08] Final thoughts & some encouragement

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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