The decision to freeze your eggs is a game-changer in today’s world of family planning. Rather than feeling constrained by a biological clock, women now have the flexibility to choose when—and if—they want to have children. Egg freezing provides women a unique opportunity to take charge of their fertility, giving them the flexibility to build their careers, travel the world, or wait for the perfect moment to start a family. Find out how investing in your future freedom and flexibility might be the right choice for you.
Benefits of Egg Freezing
Egg freezing brings several benefits, primarily for those who want to delay having children or protect their ability to have children later in life. It can give peace of mind and a sense of security, with many women feeling comforted that they’re no longer pressured by their biological clock.
Ideal Candidates for Egg Freezing
The ideal candidate for egg freezing is a woman in her late 20s to early 30s who may want children in the future but isn’t quite ready. Some women may experience a medical condition that could impact their reproductive health, and are looking to preserve their ability to have children later. A common example is cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Egg freezing is also a viable option for women who have a family history of early menopause or premature ovarian failure.
The Egg Freezing Process
Egg freezing can take about two to three weeks beginning with consultation at a fertility clinic. A specialist will perform an evaluation and discuss your reasons for seeking egg freezing, and you’ll receive a reproductive health assessment to determine if you’re a good candidate for the procedure. This will include blood tests and ultrasounds. Once you’re determined to be a good candidate for egg freezing, you’ll begin the process of ovarian stimulation.
You’ll have a series of hormone injections to encourage your body to make multiple eggs and, when ready, you’ll go through an outpatient minimally invasive procedure to retrieve the eggs. This procedure typically takes about 30 minutes. The retrieved eggs undergo a rapid freezing process to protect their quality, and are stored in liquid nitrogen to protect their quality for the long term.
Success Rates and Considerations
While egg freezing can provide a sense of security and peace of mind, it is crucial to remember that there are no guarantees. No fertility clinic can guarantee that you’ll have a successful live birth from the eggs collected and frozen. However, frozen eggs can act like an insurance policy that increases the chances of a live birth over trying to conceive naturally later in life.
The success rates of live births associated with egg freezing can vary. Generally, younger women (under 35) have a higher live birth success rate. The success rate declines, along with the quality of eggs collected, as the woman’s age increases.
Modern collection practices also impact success rates. As our knowledge and technology improve, so do increased egg survival rates. Similarly, a more experienced fertility clinic and team, like Dr. Matthew Macer and Halo Fertility, is more likely to have a better success rate.
Emotional and Psychological Impact
There’s a sense of responsibility and empowerment that comes with the decision to freeze your eggs, a sense of control and security in knowing you have control over your reproductive choices. It’s normal to feel a sense of hope and peace when successfully completing the egg freezing process.
However, mixed in with all of these positive feelings can be feelings of stress and pressure, including those associated with how your social circle will react to the news. Having a strong support system, whether that’s family, friends or fertility counseling, can make the process easier.
Financial Considerations
There are several costs associated with egg freezing, including the actual retrieval, freezing, and storage fees. Sometimes, insurance will cover all or a portion of the cost, and this is the first place you should look when considering egg freezing. Some fertility clinics offer financing, which is helpful for those who can’t make a single payment but can make smaller payments over an extended time period. If you are interested in egg freezing, the best approach is to work with a fertility clinic that can advise you on available financial resources and options. Our financial specialist at Halo Fertility will help guide you through this process.
Consider Egg Freezing
Egg freezing gives you the freedom to plan your family on your terms, without the pressure of time. It offers the flexibility to plan your family around your life, whether you’re working toward career milestones, focused on personal growth, or dealing with medical concerns.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and let our team at Halo Fertility help you take the first step toward greater flexibility and control over your fertility.
