Oocyte freezing

Oocyte freezing, also known as egg freezing or cryopreservation of oocytes, is a medical procedure in which a woman's mature eggs (oocytes) are harvested, frozen, and stored for future use. This technology has provided an option for women to preserve their fertility, allowing them to have the opportunity to become biological parents at a later time.

Benefits and Considerations:

• Fertility Preservation: Oocyte freezing provides an opportunity for women to preserve their fertility, offering a sense of security and the possibility of having biological children in the future.
• High Success Rates: With the use of vitrification, oocyte freezing has high success rates, similar to using fresh eggs in IVF.
• Delayed Childbearing: It enables women to pursue education, career goals, or other life priorities before starting a family.
• No Guarantee: While oocyte freezing is a powerful tool, it is not a guarantee of future pregnancy. Success rates are influenced by factors such as the woman's age at the time of freezing and the quality of the eggs.
• Emotional and Financial Investment: The process can be emotionally and financially demanding, including the cost of storage and eventual IVF when the eggs are used.
• Limited Time Frame: The success of oocyte freezing is heavily dependent on the age of the woman when her eggs are frozen. The quality and quantity of eggs decrease as a woman ages.