Egg freezing, sometimes referred to as mature oocyte cryopreservation, is a technique used to preserve women's future fertility. Unfertilized eggs taken from your ovaries are frozen and kept for later use. It is possible to thaw a frozen egg, combine it with sperm in a lab, and implant it in your uterus (in vitro fertilization). Based on your needs and reproductive history, your doctor can help you understand how egg freezing works, the potential hazards, and whether this technique of fertility preservation is right for you.
Egg freezing, sometimes referred to as mature oocyte cryopreservation, is a technique used to preserve women's future fertility. Unfertilized eggs taken from your ovaries are frozen and kept for later use. It is possible to thaw a frozen egg, combine it with sperm in a lab, and implant it in your uterus (in vitro fertilization). Based on your needs and reproductive history, your doctor can help you understand how egg freezing works, the potential hazards, and whether this technique of fertility preservation is right for you.
Egg freezing is a fertility treatment in which mature eggs are harvested and frozen for later use. In South Africa, this process involves ovarian stimulation followed by egg retrieval and freezing. It's an option for women who wish to delay motherhood or undergo cancer treatments.
Most reputable clinics follow IVF Europe standards ensuring safe storage and handling of frozen eggs. The cost range is ZAR 80,000 to 120,000 ($5,400 - $8,300) for a cycle including medication.