What is Egg Preservation?

Egg preservation, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a fertility treatment in which a woman’s eggs are retrieved, frozen, and stored for future use. It offers reproductive freedom to women who wish to delay pregnancy or are undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy.

Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?

• Women planning to delay childbearing (career or education)
• Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
• Those with a family history of early menopause
• Single women wishing to preserve fertility

How the Process Works:

1. Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal injections to produce multiple eggs
2. Egg Retrieval: Performed under anesthesia using ultrasound guidance
3. Freezing: Eggs are vitrified (flash frozen) and stored securely
4. Storage: Eggs can be stored safely for years

Benefits of Egg Freezing:

• Preserve fertility at a younger, healthier age
• More control over life decisions (career, relationships)
• Reduce age-related fertility risks
• Option to start family later with own genetic material