Fertility Preservation

Oocyte cryopreservation, or egg freezing, is a state-of-the-art method that allows individuals to preserve their fertility by extracting, freezing, and storing eggs for future use. This technique is especially valuable for women undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy that could impact their fertility or for those who wish to delay starting a family. Egg freezing offers a proactive approach, giving women the flexibility to focus on their personal and professional goals while keeping the option to have biological children when the time is right.

The Three Major Advantages of Freezing Eggs

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Flexibility in Family Planning

The primary advantage of freezing eggs is the flexibility it provides in family planning. Women can proactively preserve their fertility while pursuing career or personal goals, ensuring they have the option to have biological children when they are ready.

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Mitigating Age-Related Fertility Decline

Egg freezing helps mitigate the impact of age-related fertility decline. By freezing eggs at a younger age when fertility is higher, women can enhance their chances of successful conception in the future, even if they choose to start a family later in life

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Addressing Medical Treatments and Health Concerns

For women facing medical treatments that may affect fertility, such as chemotherapy, egg freezing offers a vital solution. It allows them to preserve their eggs before undergoing treatments, providing a proactive measure to address potential fertility challenges associated with health conditions.

The Egg Freezing Process

1. Ovarian Stimulation: Begin by taking medications to stimulate the ovaries, encouraging them to produce multiple eggs in one menstrual cycle.

2. Egg Retrieval (Transvaginal Ultrasound-Guided Oocyte Aspiration - TVU): Undergo a minor surgical procedure called TVU. While sedated to minimize discomfort, eggs are retrieved from the ovaries using a thin needle guided by ultrasound.

3. Immediate Freezing (Vitrification): The retrieved eggs are immediately frozen using a rapid freezing technique called vitrification. This process helps prevent the formation of ice crystals, ensuring the eggs remain healthy during storage.

4.Storage in Liquid Nitrogen: Frozen eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen at a very low temperature, preserving their quality until you decide to use them.