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Can I Freeze My Eggs or Embryos?

Egg and embryo freezing have become increasingly popular options for individuals and couples looking to preserve fertility. Whether for medical, personal, or career-related reasons, freezing eggs or embryos ensures a future chance at parenthood. What Is Egg Freezing? Egg freezing , or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process where a woman’s eggs are retrieved, frozen, and stored for future use. It is an ideal option for: Women who want to delay pregnancy due to career or personal goals. Those undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy that may affect fertility. Individuals with conditions like endometriosis that impact egg health. What Is Embryo Freezing? Embryo freezing involves fertilizing an egg with sperm through IVF, then freezing the resulting embryo. This option is often chosen by: Couples undergoing IVF who want to store extra embryos for future use. Individuals or couples seeking to delay pregnancy while ensuring higher success...

Egg Freezing and IVF: Preserving Fertility for the Future

In the realm of reproductive health, egg freezing has emerged as a revolutionary option for women looking to preserve their fertility for the future. With advancements in assisted reproductive technologies, egg freezing, combined with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), offers a viable path for many women. What is Egg Freezing? Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process where a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future use. This technique allows women to preserve their eggs at a younger age, when they are typically healthier and more viable. These frozen eggs can later be thawed, fertilized via IVF, and implanted into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. Why Consider Egg Freezing? There are several reasons why women might choose to freeze their eggs: Career and Education : Many women wish to focus on their careers or education and delay childbearing until a later age. Medical Reasons : Women undergoing medical treatments, such as chemotherap...

How Does Egg Freezing Work? Benefits, Costs and Success Rate

In recent years, the field of reproductive medicine has witnessed remarkable advancements, one of which is the technique of egg freezing . This revolutionary procedure has empowered countless individuals to take control of their reproductive futures by preserving their fertility. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of egg freezing, exploring its process, benefits, and associated costs. As an experienced fertility specialist, I, Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour, aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of this transformative technology. The Process of Egg Freezing : Egg freezing, scientifically known as oocyte cryopreservation, involves the preservation of a woman's eggs for future use. The procedure begins with a thorough consultation and evaluation of the individual's medical history, hormonal levels, and overall reproductive health. Subsequently, a personalized treatment plan is formulated. To stimulate the ovaries for optimal egg production, a ...

Egg Freezing Gives Women Freedom to Start Their Family When They’re Ready

Any woman who is thinking about post poning pregnancy can visit an IVF clinic to find out if you are eligible for this procedure. Pre investigations include blood tests and ultrasound scans and Counselling. The procedure starts on the second day of the period when hormonal injections called gonadotrophins are started to stimulate the ovaries for approximately 12 days and once the ovarian follicles are mature then the eggs are retrieved by doing a small procedure under anesthesia. The woman is discharged from the hospital within few hours of the procedure. The eggs are frozen using a technique known as vitrification or flash freezing. 3 myths associated with Egg freezing Myth 1 : I can do it at any age - Success rates are directly proportional to the woman's age at egg freezing. A survey has shown that there is lack of awareness about biological clock and a feeling that if you eat healthy and stay fit and look younger than your fertility will be equally good in your forties. M...