Though IVF has brought rays of hopes in many infertile couples, the process of IVF itself Involves a series of multiple steps. Transvaginal oocyte retrieval (TVOR) is one such crucial step. However there are some documented complications of this process like infection, bleeding secondary a blood vessel puncture or pelvic visceral trauma etc. The infection may remain localised, might lead to pus formation or can cause septicemia. We describe here a case of ovarian abscess which occured following TVOR. We were able to manage the abscess with transvaginal drainage and antibiotics. However awareness of this rare complication following TVOR is important as early diagnosis and management of ovarian abscess can salvage the Ovary. As they say "stitch in time, saves nine".
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