Egg Freezing

Human egg quality is strongly dependent on a woman’s age. Egg freezing – also called oocyte cryopreservation – helps to increase the chance of having a baby at an older age.

Trying to secure some eggs at a younger age can give you peace of mind knowing you have a greater chance of conception later in life. This method allows you to collect eggs from the ovaries and freeze them, unfertilised, before being stored for later use.

Who can use egg freezing?

There are many reasons why women may choose to freeze their eggs. Some women may feel that it isn’t the right time to start a family, and they’d like to preserve their younger eggs for future use. For some people who haven’t met a suitable partner, egg freezing offers you the opportunity of preserving your fertility as opposed to other methods like embryo freezing.

Others may wish to preserve their eggs due to medical treatment like chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Egg freezing age limit

The optimal age range for egg freezing is under 35. However if you have thought about it at a later age our specialists will be happy to assess your fertility potential and advise on the options available. Preparing for egg freezing

Before you undergo fertility testing or treatment, you must have a consultation with our fertility specialists. We understand that starting a family can be exciting, but it can also impact your emotional wellbeing. A consultation helps you prepare for this new stage in your life and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.