Egg Freezing

What is Egg Freezing?

The procedure of oocyte cryopreservation, often known as egg freezing, is the removal and storage of a woman's eggs for future use. Keeping healthy eggs at a younger age, when they are more fertile, provides a chance to extend the reproductive window. Women who desire to put off having children for a variety of reasons, such as professional growth, health issues, or personal circumstances, can benefit most from this technique.

Who needs it?

In a variety of circumstances, egg freezing may be taken into account:

• Medical Procedures: Certain medical procedures, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, can endanger fertility. Safety for future family planning is provided by egg freezing prior to receiving these therapies. People can boost their chances of having biological children following their therapy by storing their eggs in advance.
• Career Advancement: Many women put their career goals first and decide to delay having children. They can keep their fertility while concentrating on their careers with the help of egg freezing. It enables women to plan their future families without sacrificing their current objectives.
• Age-Related Worries: A woman's fertility potential declines as she gets older. Women may be able to improve their chances of becoming pregnant later in life by freezing their eggs when they are still of the best quality. Women who desire to control their reproductive timeline and get around age-related fertility decline have egg freezing as an alternative.
• Family History: As a preventative step, a woman who has a history of early menopause or reproductive problems may choose to have her eggs frozen to guarantee future fecundity. By taking preventive measures, people can protect their genetic material and reduce the risks posed by inherited reproductive disorders.
• Personal Factors: Women may decide to freeze their eggs as a way to preserve their reproductive possibilities if they are unable to conceive or if they wish to find the appropriate partner. It gives people confidence and flexibility in family planning decisions, enabling them to make decisions that are in line with their unique situations.

What to expect during the procedure?

• Scheduling an initial appointment with one of our reproductive doctors is the first step in the egg-freezing process at Surya Hospitals. We value open communication and individualised care since we are aware that every persons circumstances are special. We will review your medical history, perform a complete physical exam, and talk about your fertility objectives at this visit. During this session, we can better understand your unique needs and create a treatment plan that is just right for you.
• Once you decide to proceed with egg freezing, we will start the procedure by giving you fertility drugs that prompt your ovaries to create a number of eggs. Our knowledgeable staff will assist you with the self-administration of these medications by daily injections. Ovarian stimulation aims to increase the number of eggs produced by the ovaries, improving the likelihood of successful egg retrieval.
• Our specialists will then continuously monitor your development during the stimulation phase using ultrasound scans and blood testing. We can follow the development and growth of the eggs with these monitoring sessions. When the eggs are fully developed, a brief surgical operation called egg retrieval is carried out while sedated. In this procedure, the eggs are removed from the ovaries using a fine needle. You will be able to carry on with your normal activities after the surgery, which is normally painless within a couple of days.
• Using a specialized freezing method called vitrification, the eggs are quickly frozen after being retrieved. By using this technique, the eggs are protected from major harm and their quality is maintained while being frozen. The eggs are then kept in our cutting-edge cryopreservation facilities after being frozen. Modern technology is used in these facilities to keep the temperature and conditions ideal for long-term storage.

What are the benefits of egg freezing?

• Fertility Preservation: For patients undergoing medical treatments that may affect their ability to conceive, egg freezing provides a viable and high-quality alternative.
• Flexible Family Planning: It gives you the option to put off starting a family in order to better pursue your objectives in relationships, work, or personal life.
• Reduces Age-Related Decline: By preserving eggs at an earlier age, age-related fertility decline is reduced.
• Peace of Mind: Provides comfort and certainty, particularly to people who are worried about age-related infertility issues or are undergoing medical procedures.
• Strengthens Reproductive Choices: Gives people control over their reproductive path by enabling intentional and informed family planning.
• Supports Life Goals: Provides flexibility in the timing of starting a family, which is in line with goals for school, employment, or personal fulfilment.
• Greater Success Rates with ART: Using younger, frozen embryos increases the likelihood of success with assisted reproductive technology.