Egg freezing is a method used to delay childbearing, but what other benefits does it offer? When should the eggs be used after being frozen? Below is a brief overview of this procedure.
What Is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is a fertility preservation technique commonly used in assisted reproduction centers. First, a study of the ovarian reserve is conducted through blood tests and a vaginal ultrasound to optimize the treatment.
Next, ovarian stimulation and follicular puncture are performed over a period of 10-12 days. The retrieved eggs are then frozen using an ultra-rapid freezing process, where the eggs are submerged in cryoprotective agents and liquid nitrogen.
How Long Can Eggs Remain Frozen?
There is no time limit for how long frozen eggs can be stored. The quality of the eggs remains unaffected by the duration of freezing, allowing them to be preserved for as long as needed.
Will This Technique Affect My Menstrual Cycle?
The egg freezing process involves ovarian stimulation to collect the oocytes and optimize the ovarian response. However, once the freezing process is complete, it has no impact on the patient’s menstrual cycle.
Why Should I Freeze My Eggs?
Family dynamics and societal customs have evolved, and many women today may want to become mothers but feel it’s not the right time for various reasons—whether due to not having a partner, financial instability, or other personal factors. Egg freezing allows women to postpone motherhood without compromising their chances of conception later in life.
Additionally, freezing younger eggs increases the success rates of future pregnancies and reduces the risk of miscarriage. Egg freezing also helps optimize IVF cycles by allowing better planning and coordination. For women with a low ovarian reserve, this technique enables the accumulation of eggs through multiple rounds of ovarian stimulation and retrieval.
Do you think this technique fits your needs? Contact Nicosia Fertility to learn more!
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