Newtrieval is a new friendly IVF procedure technique developed at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMANJ) for patients who have a history of side effects from general anesthesia, are contraindicated for general anesthesia or prefer to be awake during the Vaginal Oocyte Retrieval (VOR) procedure.  Newtrieval is a new process for vaginal oocyte retrieval during IVF that utilizes acupuncture and other safe and effective alternatives to general IV sedation. HOW DOES IT WORK? During a traditional IVF cycle, patients are stimulated with medications and their oocytes (eggs) are retrieved by transvaginal ultrasound, or VOR.  VOR is commonly performed under a general IV