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UNDERSTANDING THE TREATMENT
What can be preserved?
Egg freezing stores unfertilised eggs, while embryo freezing stores fertilised eggs after IVF. The appropriate option depends on age, medical circumstances, relationship situation and personal goals.
Important: A specialist should determine whether this pathway is appropriate after reviewing your history and investigations.
It may be discussed when
Parenthood is being delayed and ovarian age is a concern
Medical treatment could affect fertility
An IVF cycle produces additional suitable embryos
A specialist identifies a time-sensitive reproductive reason
TYPICAL PATHWAY
What the process may involve.
01 · Counselling
Goals, timing, expected limits and future use are discussed.
02 · Assessment
Ovarian reserve, ultrasound and relevant health factors are evaluated.
03 · Stimulation & retrieval
For egg or embryo freezing, ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval are usually required.
04 · Cryopreservation
Suitable eggs or embryos are frozen and stored under laboratory protocols.
What patients should know
Freezing eggs or embryos may preserve an opportunity, but it cannot guarantee a future pregnancy or live birth. Age at freezing and the number and quality stored matter.