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Planning Your Fertility, On Your Terms
If starting a family is on your mind but the timing isn’t quite right, egg freezing may be an option worth exploring. Egg freezing is a form of fertility preservation; it allows your eggs to be stored safely until you feel ready to use them.
At Surfcoast Fertility, we provide thorough, caring support to guide you through your fertility journey and help you find the path that may suit you best.
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 then collected, frozen, and stored until needed. While this may be done at any time, it’s important to note that egg quality declines with age. The older a woman is, the more eggs may need to be frozen to have the same chance of 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
- Are focused on their career at this stage of life
- May be commencing chemotherapy treatment soon
Would you like to start exploring your options for future family planning?
Please feel free to get in touch with our team to talk through your options.
A Simple Guide to the Egg Freezing Process
1. Hormonal Stimulation
Hormonal stimulation is usually commenced approximately 10-12 days prior to egg collection. The purpose of this process is to help stimulate the ovaries so that multiple eggs may be produced.
2. Egg Collection
Once ready, the eggs are collected during a procedure that uses an ultrasound-guided probe. A fine needle attached to the probe is then used to collect the eggs from the ovary.
3. Egg Freezing
Once collected, the eggs undergo vitrification, a process where the water inside the egg is replaced with a protective fluid. The eggs are then frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196°C and stored until they are needed.
Your Egg Freezing Questions Answered
Is egg collection painful?
A light anaesthetic or sedation is generally used during the egg collection procedure, with the aim of helping to manage any pain or discomfort throughout the process.
What is the storage duration for frozen eggs?
Frozen eggs may be stored safely for many years. It is worth noting that some states have legislation on how long eggs may be stored, though this period can often be extended with the appropriate approval.
What are the costs involved in 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.
What Sets Surfcoast Fertility Apart?
Understanding
At Surfcoast Fertility, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, respectful care.
Highly Trained
Every member of our team is trained in current fertility practices to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
Reliable Hours
Our clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, so that you can organise appointments to suit your schedule.
Start Your Egg Freezing Journey With Us
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.
