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Understanding Egg Freezing
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a technique where a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future use. It acts as a form of ‘biological insurance,’ allowing women the possibility of becoming pregnant later in life.
Why opt for Egg Freezing?
- Career or Educational Pursuits – Some women might want to prioritize their career or education before starting a family
- Health Concerns – Medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or surgery, might affect fertility
- Lack of a Current Partner – Waiting for the right partner or circumstances
- Family Planning – Desire to space out pregnancies or ensure future pregnancies
The process of Egg Freezing
1
Ovarian stimulation
Hormonal injections are given to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs
2
Egg retrieval
A minor surgical procedure extracts the mature eggs
3
Vitrification
A rapid freezing process that prevents the formation of ice crystals
4
Storage
Eggs are stored in a specialized facility until needed
What next after freezing?
When a woman decides to use her frozen eggs, they are thawed and fertilized with sperm, and the resulting embryos are implanted in the uterus.