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Fertility Glossary

Premature ovulation

Ovulation happening before planned egg collection.

IVF & treatment

If eggs are released before collection they cannot be retrieved. GnRH antagonists or agonists are used during IVF to reduce this risk.

Also known as: early ovulation

Related United Kingdom guides

Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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