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‹ Ovarian response

Oocyte retrieval rate

Eggs collected relative to follicles aspirated.

Exact calculationArithmetic on the numbers you enter. If your inputs are right, this figure is right.

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In short

Oocyte retrieval rate is eggs collected divided by follicles aspirated. Most units see 70 to 85%, because smaller follicles frequently contain no retrievable egg — a modest shortfall is expected rather than a problem.

Source — Retrieval rates vary with follicle size distribution and technique. Not all follicles are expected to yield an egg.

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Total collected

Punctured at retrieval

79%

That falls in the 70–85% band.

Eggs retrieved11
Follicles aspirated14
Empty follicles3

Where this sits

Your result of 79 % sits in the highlighted band. Bands are reference points used alongside clinical findings — not a diagnosis.

<50%50–70%70–85%85%+
Expected Borderline Below expected Worth discussing
70–85% %

Within the usual range. Some follicles never contain a retrievable egg.

Retrieval rates vary with follicle size distribution and technique. Not all follicles are expected to yield an egg.

Where this sits in the process
Planning
Testing
Cycle
Stimulation
Laboratory
After transfer

Highlighted is the stage this measurement belongs to. It is a map of the process, not a schedule — timings vary by protocol and by clinic.

Questions this usually raises

Why do some follicles come back empty?

Smaller follicles frequently contain no retrievable egg, and the cohort is never uniform in size. A modest shortfall is expected rather than a problem.

What is empty follicle syndrome?

Rare, and usually caused by a problem with trigger administration or absorption rather than by the ovaries. It is worth confirming the trigger was given correctly and at the right time.

Is a lower rate the clinic's fault?

Rarely. Follicle size distribution is the main driver — smaller follicles frequently contain no retrievable egg. Persistent very low rates across cycles are worth raising, but a single modest result usually reflects the cohort rather than technique.

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Retrieval rate reflects follicle size distribution and technique as much as ovarian function. Nothing here is a diagnosis or a substitute for assessment by a clinician.

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