Egg Freezing
Did You Know?
Egg freezing technology has seen significant advancements over the past decade.
Freezing eggs does not impact the ability to have a healthy pregnancy.
If you freeze your eggs before the age of 35, there are 90% chances of achieving a successful pregnancy.
Statistics show that the success rate of egg freezing for women under 35 years old ranges between 75% and 99%.
Women who freeze 15 eggs before the age of 35 have a 70-80% chance of achieving a live birth. If 20 additional eggs are frozen, their chances increase to 90%.
Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a fertility preservation technique that allows women to freeze and store their eggs for future use.
Understanding AMH – Anti-Müllerian Hormone
AMH is a hormone produced by the ovaries in females and the testicles in males, playing a key role in the development of reproductive organs. In women, AMH levels can be measured through a blood test to assess fertility and guide treatment decisions.
AMH serves as an indicator of a woman’s ovarian reserve — the number of eggs remaining in the ovaries. Since AMH levels naturally decline with age, they can help estimate a woman's reproductive lifespan and how much time she may have to conceive.
Egg Freezing Process – Step-by-Step
1. Initial Consultation & Evaluation
Review medical history and conduct fertility tests (like AMH levels, ultrasound, etc.).
Discuss goals, expectations, and suitability for egg freezing.
2. Ovarian Stimulation (10–14 days)
Daily hormone injections are given to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
Regular monitoring with ultrasounds and blood tests to track follicle growth.
3. Final Maturation Trigger
Once follicles reach the desired size, a trigger shot (like hCG or Lupron) is administered to mature the eggs.
4. Egg Retrieval (36 hours after trigger)
A short outpatient procedure done under sedation.
Eggs are collected from the ovaries using a thin needle guided by ultrasound.
5. Egg Assessment
Retrieved eggs are evaluated for maturity. Only mature eggs are selected for freezing.
6. Freezing (Vitrification)
Mature eggs are rapidly frozen using a method called vitrification to prevent ice crystal formation.
Eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen at sub-zero temperatures.
7. Storage & Future Use
Frozen eggs can be stored for years.
When ready to use, they are thawed and fertilized with sperm via ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), and the resulting embryos can be transferred to the uterus.
Why Consider Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is a proactive fertility preservation method, carried out through a series of well-coordinated steps, all supervised by skilled fertility specialists to ensure safety and comfort.
1. Postpone Parenthood with Confidence
Egg freezing allows women to delay childbearing until they’ve found the right partner or feel secure in their personal and professional lives.
2. Safeguard Fertility Ahead of Medical Treatments
For women undergoing treatments like chemotherapy, pelvic radiation, or surgery, or managing conditions such as endometriosis or ovarian disorders, egg freezing offers a way to preserve fertility before it may be affected.
3. Financial Planning Before Family Planning
Some women prefer to achieve financial stability before having children. Freezing eggs now provides flexibility to pursue parenthood when they're financially ready.
4. Embrace Relationship Milestones First
Couples who want to enjoy their initial years of marriage or partnership without rushing into parenthood can opt for egg freezing as a stress-free backup.
5. Expand Future Family Options
Egg freezing grants more control over reproductive choices, offering reassurance and flexibility in family planning decisions later on.
6. Address Genetic or Familial Fertility Risks
For those with a family history of early menopause or inherited fertility challenges, freezing eggs early can help ensure access to healthier eggs in the future.
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