Egg Freezing

Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) preserves a woman’s eggs at their current quality, pausing the biological clock. This technique combats age-related fertility decline, with vitrification improving egg survival. When ready, eggs are thawed, fertilized, and transferred. While embryo freezing is preferred, egg freezing suits those without a sperm donor or not prepared to create embryos.

Egg Freezing at a Glance

Egg freezing enables women to preserve their fertility by storing unfertilized eggs for future use.
The process, known as vitrification, has advanced significantly, making it a widely accepted clinical practice.
Eggs are retrieved using the same process as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and can be stored indefinitely without compromising their quality.
This option is ideal for women facing medical treatments that may impact fertility or for those choosing to delay motherhood for personal, professional, or educational reasons.

The Egg Freezing Process

Ovarian Stimulation

Women undergo hormone therapy to stimulate the production of multiple eggs. Fertility specialists monitor the ovaries’ response through blood tests and ultrasounds to ensure optimal egg development.

Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing is a flexible solution for various individuals and situations, including:

Women diagnosed with cancer who wish to preserve their fertility before undergoing treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
Those facing medical conditions or surgeries that may impair fertility.
Women at risk of premature ovarian failure or early menopause due to family history or genetic conditions.
Individuals who wish to delay motherhood for personal, professional, or educational reasons.
Transgender men preserving fertility before transitioning.
Couples undergoing IVF who prefer not to create and freeze embryos for ethical or religious reasons.

Cost and Considerations

Egg freezing costs include ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and cryopreservation. Long-term storage fees may apply. While not an “insurance policy,” egg freezing provides a valuable option for women planning for future fertility. Financial assistance and payment plans may be available to make this option more accessible.

Using Frozen Eggs

When a woman decides to use her frozen eggs, the process involves:

Thawing

The frozen eggs are carefully thawed using advanced techniques to maintain their viability.

Fertilization

Eggs are fertilized using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), where a single sperm is directly injected into the egg to facilitate fertilization.

Embryo Transfer

Healthy embryos are transferred and monitored, with frozen egg IVF success matching fresh.

Patient Stories Anna’s Journey

Anna, a 32-year-old lawyer, wanted to focus on her career before starting a family. Concerned about the impact of age on her fertility, she chose to freeze her eggs at Sakalli IVF. “The team was incredibly supportive and made the process easy to understand,” Anna shares. “Knowing my eggs are preserved gives me peace of mind as I plan for the future.”

Benefits of Egg Freezing

Egg freezing preserves fertility, allowing individuals to delay pregnancy while increasing the chances of a successful future conception.

It preserves fertility and provides the freedom to plan family building at the right time.

Offers peace of mind for women at risk of infertility due to medical treatments or age-related factors.

It reduces the pressure of the “biological clock” and allows women to focus on personal and professional goals.

Risks of Egg Freezing

While egg freezing is a safe and effective procedure, potential risks include:

Temporary discomfort or bloating from ovarian stimulation.

Rare surgical complications during egg retrieval, such as infection or bleeding.

There is no guaranteed pregnancy success, as outcomes depend on factors like egg quality and maternal age at the time of use.

Expertise at Sakalli IVF

At Sakalli IVF, we combine advanced technology with compassionate care to support every step of the egg-freezing journey. Our specialists provide personalized guidance, and each patient is matched with a dedicated fertility coordinator.
We offer a safe, supportive, and expertly managed egg-freezing program to help you take control of your reproductive future.

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