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Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
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Preserve Your Fertility, Plan Parenthood on Your Terms
Egg Freezing, also known as Oocyte Cryopreservation, is a cutting-edge fertility preservation technique that allows women to freeze and store their healthy eggs for future use. It’s a proactive step for those who wish to delay pregnancy for personal, professional, or medical reasons—without compromising on the quality of their eggs.
At IshwaIVF, we offer safe, reliable, and advanced egg freezing services, empowering women to take control of their reproductive future.
Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?
IUI is recommended in the following situations:
- Want to delay childbearing for career, education, or personal goals
- Have not yet found the right partner but want biological children later
- Are undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy/radiation)
- Have a family history of early menopause or low ovarian reserve
- Have medical conditions affecting fertility (like endometriosis or autoimmune disorders)
- Wish to donate eggs or preserve them for IVF use in the future
Success Rates of Egg Freezing
- Egg survival rate after thawing: ~90%
- Fertilization rate after ICSI: ~70–80%
How Does Egg Freezing Work?
- Fertility Assessment A complete evaluation is done through hormone tests (AMH, FSH, LH) and ultrasound to check ovarian reserve.
- Ovarian Stimulation You’ll receive hormone injections for 10–12 days to stimulate the ovaries and produce multiple eggs.
- Egg Retrieval Once the eggs mature, they are collected under mild anesthesia through a minimally invasive procedure.
- Vitrification (Rapid Freezing) Healthy eggs are frozen immediately using a fast-freezing technique called vitrification, which prevents ice crystal formation and preserves egg quality.
- Storage The frozen eggs are safely stored in liquid nitrogen at our fertility lab and can be used for future IVF treatment when you’re ready.
Benefits of Egg Freezing
- Preserves the quality of eggs at a younger age
- Gives women reproductive independence and flexibility
- Protects fertility before cancer or other medical treatments
- Enhances success of future IVF cycles using younger, healthier eggs
- Offers peace of mind for women focused on career or life stability
Is There an Ideal Age for Egg Freezing?
Yes. The ideal age is between 25 to 35 years, when the egg quality and quantity are highest. However, freezing can still be done until the late 30s based on individual fertility assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long can my eggs be frozen?
Eggs can be stored for up to 10 years or more. They remain viable as long as they are stored properly under cryogenic conditions.
2. How many eggs should I freeze?
It depends on your age and fertility goals. On average, 10–20 mature eggs are recommended to optimize chances for future pregnancy.
3. Is the egg retrieval process painful?
No. It is done under light anesthesia and usually takes 20–30 minutes. Mild cramping or bloating may occur afterward but resolves quickly.
4. What happens when I want to use the frozen eggs?
The eggs are thawed, fertilized via ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), and the resulting embryos are transferred to your uterus through a standard IVF process.
