Competency information

Details

Identify granulosa cells, cumulus cells and oocytes during egg collection.

Considerations

  • Basic knowledge of follicular physiology and oocyte maturation in vivo. Awareness of the egg retrieval procedure and factors that could impair oocyte quality during the procedure.
  • Awareness of the correct timing and administration of chorionic gonadotrophin to complete oocyte maturation and the implications for treatment.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome Undertake an egg recovery procedure and identify oocytes.