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Planning Your Fertility, On Your Terms
If you’d like to keep your options open for starting a family in the future, egg freezing may be something to consider. It is a form of fertility preservation that stores your eggs until you are ready, giving you greater flexibility around your family planning timeline.
At Surfcoast Fertility, our team is here to offer supportive, personalised care to help you navigate your fertility options.
What You Should Know About Egg Freezing
Egg freezing is a procedure in which a woman’s unfertilised eggs are collected, frozen, and stored until they are needed. To prepare for egg collection, the woman undergoes an Ovarian Stimulation Cycle, a process comparable to that used in IVF.
The eggs are collected, frozen, and stored for future use. However, it is worth keeping in mind that egg quality naturally declines with age. As a result, the older a woman is at the time of freezing, the more eggs that may be required to achieve the same prospect of a live birth.
Who Might Consider Egg Freezing?
There are many personal reasons why someone may consider egg freezing. However, it may be more commonly considered by women who:
- Do not have immediate plans to start a family
- Have demanding career commitments
- May be commencing chemotherapy treatment soon
Ready to start planning for your future family?
You're welcome to contact our team to discuss your options.
A Simple Guide to the Egg Freezing Process
1. Hormonal Stimulation
Hormonal stimulation usually takes place around 10-12 days prior to egg collection. This process aims to help stimulate the ovaries in an effort to produce multiple eggs.
2. Egg Collection
When the eggs are ready for collection, a procedure using an ultrasound-guided probe is performed. A fine needle connected to the probe is used to carefully collect the eggs from the ovary.
3. Egg Freezing
The collected eggs are then vitrified, a process in which the water within the egg is replaced with a protective fluid. The eggs are then frozen using liquid nitrogen at -196°C and stored for future use.
Common Egg Freezing Questions
Will egg collection cause pain?
The egg collection procedure is usually performed under a light anaesthetic or sedation in an effort to reduce any pain or discomfort you may experience.
How long can eggs be stored for?
Your eggs can generally be stored for many years without any adverse effects. Depending on the state, there may be regulations governing the length of storage, however an extension can often be arranged with approval.
How much should I expect to pay for egg freezing?
The costs associated with egg freezing can vary based on individual circumstances. Medicare may also provide coverage for egg freezing where it is considered medically necessary. To learn more, please reach out to your Surfcoast Fertility consultant or visit our costs page.
Your Reasons to Choose Surfcoast Fertility
Understanding
At Surfcoast Fertility, we are committed to providing care that is both compassionate and respectful of your individual needs.
Highly Trained
Our entire team is trained in up-to-date fertility practices to ensure that every patient receives high-quality, personalised care.
Reliable Hours
Our clinic operates Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm, so you can plan your appointments at a time that suits you.
Taking the Next Step Towards Egg Freezing
Your reasons for considering fertility preservation are your own, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Using the latest egg freezing technology and evidence-based care, our team is committed to helping you work towards your fertility goals. Reach out to us today or book an appointment to begin your journey.
