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What is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing, which is also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a process in which eggs are retrieved from the women's ovaries, frozen, and then stored for future use. This procedure is often opted by women who wish to delay childbearing or other medical issues. In the egg freezing process, ovary stimulation is required to produce multiple eggs then through a minor surgical procedure, those eggs are retrieved and frozen by using a process called vitrification.
The eggs are frozen under liquid nitrogen at a specialized facility and remain viable for many years. When the woman is ready to get pregnant then through IVF procedure, a healthy egg is fertilized with sperm and implanted in the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
Why is Egg Freezing Done?
Several reasons because of why egg freezing is done such as:
Who requires Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is recommended for women who wish to preserve fertility for medical or personal reasons.
How Does Egg Freezing Work?
Eggs are retrieved from the ovaries after stimulation, then frozen using vitrification and stored in liquid nitrogen. When ready, eggs can be thawed, fertilized with sperm, and transferred as embryos.
Egg Freezing Procedure
There are several steps involved in the egg freezing process:
Initial Consultation
Consult with a fertility specialist; medical history and ovarian reserve are evaluated.
Ovarian Stimulation
A course of hormone injections over about 10–14 days to produce multiple eggs.
Monitoring
Regular monitoring of hormone levels and ultrasound to track follicle growth.
Egg Retrieval
Minimal surgical procedure under sedation; a thin needle retrieves eggs from the follicles (about 20–30 minutes).
Egg Freezing
Suitable eggs are frozen immediately by vitrification and stored at -196°C.
Benefits of Egg Freezing
Improves chances of future pregnancy
Preserves fertility for medical or personal reasons
Personalized protocol
Safe and clinically proven method
Egg Freezing Success Rate
Success depends on age at freezing, number of eggs stored, and quality. Our specialists will discuss survival rates and expected outcomes based on your profile.
Risks and Possible Complications
The egg freezing technique is generally safe but carries some risks:
Recovery After Egg Freezing
Most women resume normal activities within a day or two after retrieval. Avoid strenuous exercise for a short period. Our team will guide you on aftercare.
Cost of Egg Freezing
Egg freezing cost depends on clinic location, medications, and storage. Consult our team for a detailed breakdown of the egg freezing price.