Oocyte freezing

Oocyte Freezing

Egg freezing Is also known as mature oocyte cryopreservation. It is actually a medical procedure which includes harvesting your eggs from your ovaries and freezing them for future use when you are ready for pregnancy.

Egg freezing is a technique that allows you to preserve your reproductive potential for later in life providing you the flexibility to prioritize your career and personal achievements before you start a family.

As you start aging your body naturally undergoes changes that impact different biological functions. One major change is the decline in the ability to produce high quality eggs. As you start aging eggs are most likely to have chromosomal abnormalities and the egg reserve in the ovaries might diminish. After menopause you might no longer ovulate meaning that your ovaries stop releasing eggs and the likelihood of pregnancy might even decrease.

But advancements in assisted reproductive technology now offer you the option to choose the timing of your pregnancy through egg freezing. By freezing eggs at a younger age a fertility center can help you preserve your eggs for future use allowing you to have a biological child when you are ready.

Why is it done?

Egg freezing is an empowering tool for you in multiple ways.

  • Delaying pregnancy:- You are increasingly taking charge of your life breaking age-old societal norm as a modern woman and becoming financially independent. For many this means postponing marriage and family life. Egg freezing is physically performed in your late 20s or early 30s it helps you preserve your egg quality allowing you to use them up to 10 years later when you are ready. It allows you to decide when to have a child and grow on your own terms instead of following any societal norms.
  • Cancer patients:- Egg freezing is also recommended for you if you're diagnosed with cancer at a young age and you need to undergo treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy which could reduce your fertility. The treatments especially for cancers of the reproductive organs or abdominal area can deplete your ovarian reserves or hinder pregnancy. By freezing eggs before starting therapy you can preserve your ability to have a biological child later either on your own or through surrogate.

Procedure

Egg freezing process starts with a thorough review of your medical history followed by a blood test to understand hormone levels and an ultrasound to evaluate ovarian health. The preparation phase takes around two weeks. Normally one egg is released from the ovary every month when few eggs are available for freezing the chances of a successful pregnancy will decrease to maximize the number of mature eggs fertility drugs will be injected every day for around a week stimulating your ovaries to produce multiple legs in a process known as superovulation. During this time the doctor will monitor the ovaries via ultrasound to determine when Your eggs are ready for retrieval.

  • Ovum pick up:- Once your exam, make sure they are retrieved in a procedure known as ovum pickup. It is done under sedation using a needle or through a minor abdominal surgery.
  • Cryopreservation:- The harvested eggs will be labeled, placed in containers and stored in cryopreservation tanks filled with liquid nitrogen. Modern vitrification techniques will be used to freeze the eggs quickly, preventing the formation of any ice crystals that could damage your egg structure.
  • Fertilization:- When you are ready for childbirth, assisted reproductive technology procedures like in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection will be used. In these procedures a fertility expert will fertilize your eggs in a lab using sperm from your partner or a donor.
  • Implantation:- After fertilization the resulting embryos will be developed for at least six days and then implanted in the uterus using an ultrasound guided catheter inserted through the vagina or cervix. If your uterus has been compromised due to cancer treatment or surrogate might be used.

Success factors

  • No doubt egg freezing can preserve fertility if it does not guarantee childbirth.
  • As a young woman you might produce more eggs with fewer chromosomal abnormalities increasing the chances of successful pregnancy.
  • Freezing a large number of eggs improves the probability of successful pregnancy.
  • The success of fertilization and implantation will also depend on the quality of the firm used.
  • The success rate is influenced by the quality and the maintenance of the facilities of the clinic and expertise of the medical staff.

Why choose Maaeri?

We understand that the journey of expanding our family and undergoing in particular treatment can be challenging. We have a dedicated team of experts who are here to support you at every step of the way providing you a seamless path to parenthood. By choosing us you are placing your trust in doctors who have achieved the highest IVF success rates. Our specialized doctors use the latest technology to improve your chance of having a healthy baby. Our objective is to help you achieve your dream of parenthood with the fewest possible IVF cycles.

Every case is unique and we offer customized solutions to align with your specific requirements including the use of donor eggs or sperm if important. We are committed to supporting you throughout the journey.

When it comes to egg freezing and the transfer we use the best techniques to ensure a safe and a successful pregnancy for you.

Dos and Don'ts

Dos

You need to relax and avoid stress and just ensure that you get plenty of rest.

You must continue to take any prescribed medicines, especially progesterone to support a healthy pregnancy. Next time it is vital for you to maintain a healthy diet rich in protein, calcium , vitamin B and iron.

You should avoid exposure to plastic substances containing parabens, as these endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with your child's organ development.

Don't

You should not panic if you experience some pelvic discomfort or belly fullness after agreeing trivial because this is normal and will subside with time.

It is vital for you to avoid stressful physical activities like running intense workouts, aerobics and cycling.

Avoid ignoring symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome like abdominal pain and bloating.

Oocyte freezing Cost

Freezing eggs can be costly and most insurance plans cannot cover the procedure for a single IVF cycle using frozen eggs might cost approximately anywhere between 1.6 lakh INR or even more. Besides that you have to also consider the annual storage fees until the eggs are used

 

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Answer the Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The success of egg freezing will depend on multiple factors as it's a challenging process. Technological advancements and process improvements over the years have led to variable success rates. Freezing eggs at a young age and selecting a reputable clinic is really important for increasing your chances of success.

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