Egg Freezing
What is Egg Freezing / Cryopreservation?
Egg freezing is a procedure where a woman’s eggs are collected, and frozen using a special cryopreservation process. These eggs can then be used at a later date in treatments such as IVF and ICSI.
Is Egg Freezing Right for Me?
Egg freezing may be a good fit, if you :
are concerned about your declining fertility but not currently ready to have a child.
are undergoing IVF, and wish to have additional eggs available for subsequent cycles, without having to repeat the egg collection process
Overview of The Process
Step 1
Initial Consultation
Step 2
Diagnostic Testing
Step 3
Stopping the menstrual cycle
Step 4
Ovulation Induction
Step 5
Egg Collection
Step 6
Freezing of Eggs
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between embryo freezing and egg freezing?
Embryo freezing involves fertilising eggs with sperm to create embryos, which are then frozen. In contrast, egg freezing involves collecting and freezing unfertilised eggs without combining them with sperm.
Will I need to undergo any additional procedures to freeze eggs as part of an IVF cycle?
No, instead of fertilising all of your collected eggs, we would instead opt to cryopreserve some of them for later use.
How long can my eggs be stored for?
With renewed consent, under HFEA rules, eggs can cryopreserved for up to 55 years.
