Can you get pregnant before egg retrieval?

Read this interesting article by IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World about the possibility of pregnancy before egg retrieval.

Infertility rates are increasing at alarming rates across the globe. More and more couples these days are opting for IVF treatments to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. IVF experts of the best IVF center in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World share an article on pregnancy before egg retrieval.

How can pregnancy happen before egg retrieval?

“It is possible to get pregnant before egg retrieval during an IVF treatment. However, it is extremely rare and can be prevented with proper medical supervision. As a part of IVF protocol, the woman is administered medications to stimulate the ovaries and produce multiple eggs. Before the eggs mature, the patient is given an hCG or a GnRH agonist trigger shot to prepare the eggs for retrieval. 36 hours after the trigger shot, an IVF expert retrieves the eggs. Having unprotected intercourse especially after the trigger shot, might lead the sperm to fertilise a mature egg naturally before the egg retrieval process,” stated Dr. Gunjan Gupta, renowned gynaecologist and Founder & medical Director of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World has three other highly advanced IVF clinics at Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut. It has also been awarded as North India’s best IVF clinic chain by Economic Times three times in a row – 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Which is the key risk period?

The primary risk period starts after follicles have matured and the trigger shot has been administered. The 36 hours window between the trigger shot and egg retrieval is the highest risk period for unplanned pregnancy.

Why is this important to know?

“It is very important for patients to be aware of this because a natural pregnancy can complicate an IVF treatment. The medications administered can affect early pregnancy. Also, it could lead to ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilised egg implants out of the uterus,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge of the best IVF clinic in Janakpuri – Gunjan IVF World.

Can this be prevented?

Natural pregnancy before egg retrieval can be prevented. All couples need to do is abstain from intercourse or have protected intercourse during ovarian stimulation and especially after the trigger shot. Many IVF clinics also share strict guidelines with patients about this.

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