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The effects of IVF aspiration on the temperature, dissolved oxygen levels, and pH of follicular fluid

Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, ISSN: 1058-0468, Vol: 23, Issue: 1, Page: 37-40
2006
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Purpose: To investigate the effects of IVF aspiration on the temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen of bovine follicular fluid. Methods: The temperature was monitored at various positions in an aspiration kit. Dissolved oxygen and pH were measured before and after aspiration. Results: The temperature of follicular fluid dropped by 7.7 ± 1.3°C upon aspiration. Dissolved oxygen levels rose by 5 ± 2 vol.%. The pH increased by 0.04 ± 0.01. Conclusions: The temperature change was attributed mainly to evaporation of fluid in the collection tube. Changes in dissolved oxygen levels and pH were due to contact with air. Standard vacuum-based aspiration may induce changes in follicular fluid, which could be detrimental to oocyte health and affect attempts to correlate chemical characteristics with oocyte quality. © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.

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