Egg Freezing FAQs
We understand you might have a lot of questions regarding egg freezing. That’s a good thing! We’ve tried covering some of the common queries for you. Consult at NU Fertility@NU Hospitals as it’s known to provide one of the best IVF treatments in Bangalore.
What is egg freezing? Egg freezing is the process of preserving some of your eggs by retrieving them from your ovaries, freezing them, and storing them so you can use them to get pregnant later on.
What does age have to do with fertility? While it’s never too late for us to get into the best shape of our lives, our eggs are on their own. Age affects our eggs more than any other factor. Typically, the younger we are, the greater the quantity and quality of eggs we have.
What can one expect during the egg freezing process?
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Egg freezing typically entails 8-11 days of hormone injections to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs in one menstrual cycle, instead of the single egg they would typically produce.
How are the eggs retrieved? While you’re under anesthesia, the physician inserts a needle through the vaginal wall into each ovary to draw out the eggs and surrounding fluid. This is done with ultrasound guidance. The eggs flow through the catheter into the test tubes that’s been attached which are then handed off to the embryologist. The entire procedure takes for about 10-15 minutes. These are no scars left or stitches required.
How are the eggs frozen? Your eggs will be frozen by vitrification, a fast-freeze method that almost instantly transforms the eggs into a glass-like frozen state. Vitrification reduces the likelihood that the fluid in the egg will form ice crystals, which could damage it.
Is egg freezing different from in-vitro fertilization (IVF)? Yes. Although the first part of both procedures is the same and both involve egg retrieval, with IVF, the goal is usually to conceive and have a baby, so those retrieved eggs are then fertilized with sperm to create an embryo that’s transferred to the woman’s uterus. With egg freezing, you’re done after the egg retrieval- there’s no creation of an embryo, because the goal is just to preserve your unfertilized eggs for the future. At NU Fertility@NU Hospitals, you’ll get a thorough idea about egg preservation from some of the best IVF specialists in India.
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+91 80-42489999
care@nuhospitals.com