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In Vitro Fertilization - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:58, 16 July 2008
, 14:58, 16 July 2008→Oocyte Collection
** Follicular fluid forcefully returned to the follicle.
** Follicular fluid forcefully returned to the follicle.
** Repeated 2-3 times to dislodge oocytes.
** Repeated 2-3 times to dislodge oocytes.
* Transvaginal Aspiration in the Mare:
* Transvaginal Aspiration in the Mare:
** Prior to the procedure, mares are injected with propatheline bromide (sedative) to relax the rectum.
** Prior to the procedure, mares are injected with propatheline bromide (sedative) to relax the rectum.
** Lubricated ultrasound transducer is inserted into the vagina and held in the fornix vagina.
** Ovary transrectally positioned against the dorsal vaginal wall directly over the transducer head so that the follicle can be visualized.
** Hypodermic needle is advanced through the vaginal wall into the antral follicle.
** Follicular fluid containing the oocyte is aspirated under constant vacuum.