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.
A method of preserving a woman's eggs for future use, typically for those planning to delay motherhood or undergoing medical treatments that may impact fertility. In the US, the process involves stimulating ovulation and extracting mature eggs which are frozen for storage until ready to be fertilized.
Most clinics offer both natural cycle (NC) and controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) methods. NC is less invasive but results in fewer eggs. COH can yield more eggs but requires hormone injections. Costs range from $10,000 to $20,000 per cycle.