Egg Freezing
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process in which a woman's eggs (oocytes) are extracted, frozen and stored as a method to preserve reproductive potential in women of reproductive age.
Mature oocyte cryopreservation, another name for egg freezing, is a technique that enables women to save their eggs for possible use at a later time. It entails using drugs to stimulate the ovaries in order to create numerous eggs, which are subsequently harvested and frozen via a procedure known as vitrification. At a later date, the frozen eggs can be thawed and used for in vitro fertilization (IVF). This method gives women the choice to delay having children for social, medical, or personal reasons. Egg freezing might be advised for women who want to delay having children or who are undergoing treatments that could affect their fertility, such as cancer. Nonetheless, the technique entails ovarian stimulation and egg harvesting procedures, and it does not ensure the success of a subsequent pregnancy. Egg freezing provides women with the means to preserve their fertility potential for future family-building considerations
Women who want to maintain their fertility potential can opt for egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, from GOBIND Fertility and IVF. Women now have more options when it comes to reproduction and future family planning thanks to egg freezing.
During an IVF cycle, this procedure entails using fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries in order to create numerous eggs. After that, the fully developed eggs are extracted and frozen using a sophisticated vitrification method. Until the patient is ready to use them, the frozen eggs can be kept for several years in storage.
For women who would like to delay having children for personal, professional, or health reasons, egg freezing is a viable option. It might be advised in the following circumstances:
- Advanced reproductive age
- Anticipation of fertility-risking medical treatments (e.g. cancer therapy)
- Personal choice to extend fertility window
- Lack of a partner but desiring future pregnancy
The vitrified eggs are thawed and fertilized with sperm using IVF or ICSI when a frozen egg cycle is desired. The resulting embryo is transfered to the uterus at a proper time.
Modern cryopreservation methods combined with sophisticated egg-freezing protocols allow our IVF facility to maximize egg quality and reduce egg loss during the freeze/thaw cycle.
Egg Freezing FAQ:
Q: At what age can I freeze my eggs?
A: Egg freezing is most effective before age 35, though it can be done up to the late 30s/early 40s
Q: How many eggs should I freeze?
A: There is no set number, but freezing more eggs improves future pregnancy odds. We provide individualized guidance
Q: Is egg freezing expensive?
A: Yes, the cost of egg freezing is more than embryo freezing. Whenever required pre financial counselling is done.
Q: How long can frozen eggs be stored?
A: With modern vitrification, frozen eggs may remain viable for many years when stored properly.
Q: Does egg freezing involve surgery?
A: The egg retrieval is a minor procedure performed under anesthesia, similar to IVF.
