Egg Freezing: Preserving Fertility Options for the Future

Egg Freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a revolutionary fertility preservation technique that offers women the opportunity to preserve their fertility by freezing eggs for future use.

Understanding Egg Freezing

Egg Freezing involves stimulating the ovaries with hormonal medications to produce multiple mature eggs. These eggs are then retrieved through a minor surgical procedure called ovarian egg retrieval. The retrieved eggs are carefully frozen using a process called vitrification, which rapidly freezes the eggs to preserve their quality and viability.

Who Benefits from Egg Freezing?

Egg Freezing is beneficial for:

The Egg Freezing Process

• Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal medications are administered to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
• Egg Retrieval: Mature eggs are retrieved through a minimally invasive procedure performed under sedation or anesthesia.
• Vitrification: Eggs are rapidly frozen using advanced cryopreservation techniques to maintain their quality.
• Storage: Frozen eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen at ultra-low temperatures until the patient is ready to use them.

Success Rates and Considerations

Success rates for Egg Freezing can vary depending on the age and ovarian reserve of the woman at the time of egg retrieval. Generally, younger women have higher success rates due to better egg quality. The stored eggs can remain viable for many years, providing reproductive options well into the future.

Advantages of Egg Freezing

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Egg Freezing involves legal and ethical considerations regarding consent, storage duration, and the disposition of eggs in case of unforeseen circumstances or changes in reproductive plans.

Egg Freezing at our center represents a proactive approach to fertility preservation, empowering women to take control of their reproductive health and family planning decisions. With state-of-the-art technology and compassionate care from our experienced team, we support women in safeguarding their fertility and achieving their future family goals.