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Ovidrel

medication

Definition

Brand name for choriogonadotropin alfa (recombinant hCG), used as the trigger shot to complete egg maturation before retrieval.

In IVF Treatment

Ovidrel is given exactly 36 hours before egg retrieval. It mimics the natural LH surge to complete final egg maturation. It is a prefilled syringe, making it convenient to administer.

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