How do they harvest eggs after a tubal ligation?

After a tubal ligation, egg harvesting is typically performed through a procedure called transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval. This involves using ultrasound to guide a thin needle through the vaginal wall and into the ovaries to collect mature eggs. The procedure is done under sedation and is often part of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) process, allowing women to still conceive despite having had their fallopian tubes tied. After retrieval, the eggs can be fertilized in a lab and implanted in the uterus if desired.