Egg retrieval means obtaining egg follicles from the ovaries by a needle. You should get enough rest, take your medications like antibiotics and painkillers on time, use progesterone supplements, inject calcium, etc. Also, you must avoid having intercourse for two weeks and quit smoking and drinking until your treatment is over.
The success of IUI highly depends on the quality of sex cells and embryos, but if you get an ultrasound regularly, take vitamin supplements, stay positive, be careful of what you eat, and avoid heavy activities, your chance of pregnancy after IUI increases. You should also be cautious about your sleeping position, daily habits, and your medications at this time.
IVF with donor eggs can help women with diminished ovarian reserve and poor egg quality to get pregnant. This treatment initiates with screening the egg donor and ends with transferring the embryo into the uterus. If the intended mother has a uterus or fallopian tube problem as well, the couple can use the surrogacy method.
Increase your chance of successful IVF by having it under the age of 35, choosing an experienced doctor, quitting your unhealthy habits, taking necessary tests like PGD, and taking folic acid supplements and multivitamins. Also, have your fallopian tubes, endometrium, and quality of your sex cells checked before undergoing IVF.