Although the egg retrieval procedure takes about 30 minutes, it can be a stressful and painful process. However, most women can return home within two hours after the retrieval if all monitoring indicators are stable. After that, post-procedure care, including lifestyle adjustments, nutrition, and rest, should be ensured to prepare for pregnancy after embryo transfer.

Egg aspiration is a key component in the in vitro fertilization process. However, not all stages of the procedure follow in a continuous sequence; sometimes, a break may be necessary for medical reasons. In such cases, if the fertilized embryos have not yet been transferred into the uterus, the ovarian cycle will resume as normal. Despite this, many women are still unsure about when menstruation will occur after egg aspiration.