Egg Freezing Torquay
Care that respects your individual needs.
Your Fertility, Your Timing
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, we offer comprehensive, compassionate support that may help you find what’s right for your fertility journey.
About the Egg Freezing Process
Egg freezing involves collecting and storing a woman’s unfertilised eggs for future use. The process requires the woman to undergo an Ovarian Stimulation Cycle, which is similar 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 is Egg Freezing For?
There are many reasons why someone might consider egg freezing, and these are often very personal in nature. That said, it may be more frequently considered by women who:
- Are planning to delay pregnancy for the time being
- Have a history of conditions affecting the ovaries, such as endometriomas, or have previously had an ovary removed
- May be commencing chemotherapy treatment soon
Thinking about planning ahead for your future family?
Please feel free to get in touch with our team to talk through your options.
The Egg Freezing Process Made Simple
1. Hormonal Stimulation
Hormonal stimulation is typically carried out around 10-12 days before egg collection. This process is designed to help encourage the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.
2. Egg Collection
Egg collection takes place using an ultrasound-guided probe once the eggs are ready. A fine needle attached to the probe is then used to retrieve 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?
Egg collection is typically carried out under a light anaesthetic or sedation, which is intended to help minimise any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
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?
Costs for egg freezing may vary depending on individual circumstances. Egg freezing may also be covered by Medicare if it is deemed medically necessary. Speak to your Surfcoast Fertility specialist or visit our costs page for more information.
Your Reasons to Choose Surfcoast Fertility
Understanding
Compassionate, respectful care is at the heart of everything we do at Surfcoast Fertility.
Highly Trained
All members of our team are trained in contemporary fertility practices, enabling them to deliver high-quality, patient-centred 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.
Start Your Egg Freezing Journey With Us
Regardless of your reasons, fertility preservation may offer a valuable way to plan for the family you hope to have in the future. Drawing on the latest egg freezing technology and evidence-based care, we are here to guide and support you as you consider your fertility options. Contact our team today or book an appointment to get started.
