Oocyte Freezing (Egg Freezing) - Preserving Your Fertility
What Is Oocyte Freezing?
Oocyte freezing, also known as egg freezing, is a medical procedure that allows individuals to preserve their fertility by retrieving, freezing, and storing unfertilized eggs for future use. It offers the option to delay pregnancy until the time is right — medically, personally, or professionally.
Why Consider Egg Freezing?
- Are not ready to start a family but wish to preserve the option for the future.
- Have a medical condition (e.g., cancer) or are undergoing treatments (like chemotherapy) that may affect fertility.
- Have a family history of early menopause or low ovarian reserve.
- Want to preserve fertility for lifestyle, career, or personal reasons.
How the Process Works
1. Consultation & Assessment - Hormonal tests and ultrasounds assess ovarian reserve. A personalized treatment plan is created.
2. Ovarian Stimulation - Daily hormone injections stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs over 10–14 days.
3. Egg Retrieval - Eggs are collected via a minor surgical procedure under sedation.
4. Freezing (Vitrification) - Mature eggs are frozen using rapid-freezing technology and stored in liquid nitrogen.
Key Benefits
- Empowers you with reproductive choice.
- Offers peace of mind when facing health challenges.
- Aligns family planning with your life goals.