Egg Freezing

Egg freezing at Gladspring Fertility Centre is a carefully managed process, performed by our experienced fertility specialists and embryologists in our state-of-the-art laboratory. The steps include:Initial Consultation and Assessment:A fertility specialist evaluates your medical history, ovarian reserve (via blood tests like AMH and ultrasounds), and fertility goals.

Egg Freezing Process at Gladspring

Q: Initial Consultation and Assessment

 

A::A fertility specialist evaluates your medical history, ovarian reserve (via blood tests like AMH and ultrasounds), and fertility goals. A personalized plan is created to optimize egg retrieval and preservation.

Q: Ovarian Stimulation:

 

A: Hormonal medications are administered for 8–14 days to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs. Regular ultrasounds and blood tests monitor follicle growth to determine the optimal time for retrieval.

Q: Egg Retrieval:

 

A: A minor, minimally invasive procedure is performed under sedation to retrieve mature eggs from the ovaries. Using ultrasound guidance, a thin needle is inserted through the vaginal wall to aspirate eggs from the ovarian follicles. The procedure takes about 15–30 minutes, with minimal discomfort and a quick recovery.

 

Q: Vitrification (Freezing):

 

A: Retrieved eggs are rapidly frozen using vitrification, an advanced cryopreservation technique that prevents ice crystal formation, preserving egg quality. Frozen eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen at our secure facility until you’re ready to use them.

 

Q: Future Use:

 

A: When ready, frozen eggs are thawed and fertilized with sperm (often via ICSI) in an IVF cycle. The resulting embryos are cultured and transferred to the uterus or a surrogate, or preserved for later use.