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Everything You Need to Know About Egg Freezing


Egg freezing, a process of preserving a woman's fertility, is increasingly becoming a choice for those who wish to delay parenthood. At Nicosia Fertility, we provide egg freezing services for both medical and elective reasons, supporting women who prioritize career, education, or personal goals before starting a family.


Understanding Egg Freezing 

Egg freezing is a cutting-edge fertility preservation technique that involves collecting a woman's eggs from the ovaries and freezing them to be used at a later date. This method safeguards the eggs from aging and external factors, maintaining their quality for future use.


The Egg Freezing Process

  1. Pre-treatment Screening: Initial tests to determine suitability for egg freezing.

  2. Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal treatments are administered to stimulate multiple egg production.

  3. Egg Retrieval: A minor procedure performed under sedation, where eggs are collected from the ovaries.

  4. Vitrification: Eggs are frozen rapidly using advanced cryopreservation techniques, ensuring their viability.

  5. Storage: The eggs are stored securely in liquid nitrogen until you are ready to use them.

Reasons for Choosing Egg Freezing

  • Fertility Preservation: Ideal for women who wish to delay childbearing but want to preserve their current fertility potential.

  • Medical Reasons: Useful for women who undergo medical treatments like chemotherapy, which might impair fertility.

  • Flexibility: Provides an opportunity to plan for a family without the immediate pressure of conception.

Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Freezing

  • Is there an age limit for egg freezing? While egg freezing can be performed at any age, it is most effective when done before the age of 35 due to the higher quality of eggs.

What to Expect and When to Consider 

Deciding when to freeze your eggs is a personal choice that should be made based on your health, lifestyle, and future family plans. Consulting with fertility specialists at Nicosia Fertility can provide you with tailored advice and guide you through the decision-making process.


Myths vs. Facts

  • Egg Quality and Vitrification: Modern vitrification techniques do not harm the eggs, maintaining their integrity and viability for future use.

  • Health of Children Born from Frozen Eggs: Children born from IVF using frozen eggs have no higher health risks compared to those conceived naturally.

  • Effectiveness Across Age Groups: Egg freezing is not just for women in their forties; younger women often have better outcomes due to the superior quality of their eggs.

Conclusion 

Egg freezing offers an empowering choice for women, providing control over their reproductive timeline. With advancements in technology, it remains a safe and increasingly popular option.


At Nicosia Fertility, we are committed to supporting your journey towards motherhood, whenever you choose to embark on it.


Contact Us

 If you’re considering egg freezing or have any further questions about the process, feel free to reach out to our team for more information or to schedule a consultation.

 

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