Egg Freezing
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Leah D.
“Dr. Saadat was able to harvest 17 eggs… 15 of which became healthy embryos. Since I had been over stimulated, Dr. Sadaat thought it was best to freeze the embryos and let my hormone level return to normal prior to performing the embryo transfer. One month later, he performed the frozen embryo transfer using three of our embryos. My husband was working quietly in his home office two weeks later when I came in and told him that he was going to be a daddy. Against seemingly overwhelming odds… we were successful on the first attempt! Today we have a beautiful, healthy two-month old baby girl. She is more than we ever could have hoped for.”
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Who Benefits From Egg Freezing?
Early to Mid 20s
The best time for a woman to freeze her eggs is when she is in her early to mid 20s. This is the peak fertility period, during which a woman is likely to have a large selection of healthy eggs for freezing. The younger a woman is when she freezes her eggs, the better chance she has of them successfully fertilizing and resulting in pregnancy at a time that works best for her.
Early-Stage Cancer
A woman can benefit from egg freezing if she has recently been diagnosed with early-stage cancer and is planning to undergo radiation or chemotherapy. These conventional cancer treatments can leave a woman infertile. However, a woman’s eggs can be frozen before treatment to ensure that healthy eggs will be available to use at a later date.
Possible Ovarian Removal
Women with severe ovarian cysts or cancer may need to consider ovarian removal. The removal of the ovaries means that a woman will no longer be able to produce eggs naturally. If the uterus is left intact, we can use frozen eggs to achieve pregnancy when a woman is ready.
Egg Freezing Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to what age can I freeze my eggs?
The older you are at the time of freezing your eggs, the more factors that can affect the viability and competence of the eggs. Additionally, a woman’s age can affect the success of the cryopreservation process. Our double board-certified fertility doctor will discuss your best fertility options during your consultation.
What is intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)?
ICSI is a process where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg to achieve fertilization. This process is used during an IVF cycle to increase the chances of fertilization.
Do I have to transfer all my embryos at once for IVF?
No. This decision is based on a number of factors. By choosing to transfer a single embryo, you are giving yourself the best possible chance for a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby. Our goal at RFC is to help patients deliver one healthy baby at a time. However, there may be times when two or more embryos must be transferred to achieve a pregnancy. This is always a joint decision with the patient, the physician, and the embryologist. Embryos that are not transferred can be cryopreserved and used for later transfers.
