Egg Freezing
Egg freezing is a method designed for women who are not planning a pregnancy at the moment but wish to preserve their fertility for the future. It can be seen as a guarantee for motherhood in the coming years.
It is ideal for women who want to delay childbearing due to career plans, health concerns, or simply waiting for the right time.
In short, egg freezing is a proactive fertility preservation technique aimed at storing mature eggs before ovarian reserve significantly declines. These frozen eggs can later be used through IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment.
Egg Freezing Process
At British Cyprus IVF Hospital, the egg freezing process involves the following steps:
- The ovaries are stimulated using hormone medications prescribed by your doctor.
- Once the eggs reach the desired maturity, they are collected through a minor egg retrieval procedure.
- The eggs are then frozen in our state-of-the-art embryology lab.
Thanks to the advanced technology we use, including rapid freezing (vitrification), we achieve nearly 100% success rates in freezing and thawing procedures.
Egg freezing has become a routine fertility preservation method in recent years due to major advances in technology—especially the introduction of the vitrification technique, which has significantly increased success rates similar to embryo freezing.
Egg Freezing Cost in Cyprus
When compared to the potential fertility benefit it offers, the cost of egg freezing is considered quite reasonable. As women age, ovarian reserve decreases significantly, and the chance of conceiving naturally or through treatment also declines.
For detailed and up-to-date information on egg freezing prices, feel free to contact us. Our team will guide you through the process, treatment steps, and cost details. You can reach us via our contact form, WhatsApp, or by phone.
How Does Egg Freezing Work?
As mentioned earlier, egg freezing is a proactive step to secure future fertility. Here’s a step-by-step look at how the procedure is performed:
- Your doctor will perform an ultrasound scan and request an AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) test to assess your ovarian reserve.
- Based on your results, a personalized treatment plan will be prepared.
- Hormonal medications will be prescribed to stimulate the ovaries, usually for 10–12 days.
- Before the egg retrieval, you’ll be asked to take a trigger shot at a specific time to finalize egg maturation.
- Egg retrieval is performed vaginally under general anesthesia. It’s a short procedure, and you can return to daily activities after resting for a while.
- Retrieved eggs are frozen at -196°C using the vitrification method and stored until you’re ready to start a family.
Why Freeze Your Eggs?
The main reason for egg freezing is to preserve the possibility of having a biological child in the future. Unlike men, women experience a sharp decline in fertility as they age, especially after age 35. Both the quantity and quality of eggs decrease over time.
Additionally, about 1 in 1,000 women under the age of 30 face the risk of early menopause, in which egg production stops completely. For women with a family history of early menopause or those undergoing treatments like chemotherapy, egg freezing is a smart and protective measure.
Who Can Freeze Their Eggs?
Egg freezing is commonly recommended for women who:
- Are postponing motherhood for personal, educational, or career reasons.
- Are concerned about age-related fertility decline.
- Have been diagnosed with cancer and are about to begin chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
- Produce a low number of eggs during IVF and want to accumulate a suitable number for future fertilization.
Egg Freezing Success Rates
The success of egg freezing highly depends on the expertise of your fertility doctor and the technology used in the embryology lab. At British Cyprus IVF Hospital, we use the latest technologies and continuously adapt global innovations to our lab, resulting in outstanding success rates in both freezing and thawing.
Can Single Women Freeze Their Eggs?
Yes, single women can absolutely freeze their eggs. This is one of the most frequently asked questions, and the answer is a clear yes. Many single women choose to preserve their fertility for the future, even if they are not currently planning to start a family.
FAQs: Egg Freezing
Does egg freezing reduce the number of eggs I have?
No, it does not. During the procedure, hormonal stimulation is used to grow follicles that would naturally dissolve in that cycle. There is no damage to the ovaries or egg reserve.
Can freezing damage the eggs?
No. With vitrification and high-tech cryopreservation methods, the structural integrity of eggs is preserved. Our eggs remain viable for many years when stored in liquid nitrogen.
When should egg freezing begin during the menstrual cycle?
Typically, the treatment starts on day 2 or 3 of your period and lasts for about 12–15 days.
What’s the Difference Between Egg Freezing and Embryo Freezing?
Egg freezing involves freezing unfertilized eggs, which can later be fertilized when the woman is ready. Embryo freezing, on the other hand, involves combining the egg and sperm to create embryos, which are then frozen. Embryo freezing requires written consent from both partners.
For more information about the egg freezing process, pricing, or to begin your consultation, please fill out our contact form or message us via WhatsApp.
