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Egg Freezing

Want to have a family of your own, but maybe not just yet? Egg freezing may be the answer for you.
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What is egg freezing?

Egg freezing involves all the steps of an IVF cycle up to and including egg collection.

Treatment starts with ovarian stimulation, which uses medication that mimics the body’s reproductive hormones to increase the number of eggs available. There are a variety of medications used to do this, and they all work similarly.

When the eggs have matured, they are collected by a simple medical procedure, and frozen by a method called vitrification.

Later stage: egg thaw, fertilisation, and transfer

When the eggs are required they will be thawed, and the woman resumes the second half of an IVF cycle. We’ll add sperm to the eggs to create embryos, transferring the best resulting embryo to your uterus and freezing any extra embryos.

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Who freezes their eggs?

In what circumstances should you think about freezing your eggs?

  • women aged from mid 20's through to early 40's
  • women in relationships, where maybe they are not quite ready
  • those who really want to have a baby, haven't met Mr Right yet but don't want to leave things to chance
  • those who are concerned that their fertility is in decline, but are not ready to have children quite yet
  • those who need to preserve fertility before cancer treatment or other treatments that might impact your fertility.
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When is the right time?

The right time to try to have a baby depends on your unique circumstances - it's an incredibly personal decision. You may be single, or with a partner. If you're not in a position to try for a baby now, egg freezing may be an option to help preserve your fertility.

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Matters related to egg freezing

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The Biological Clock

This tool indicates:

  • Natural conception per month if you have no fertility issues
  • IVF success rate at the same age
  • When to seek help after months of unsuccessful attempts

If you are concerned at any stage – we recommend booking a doctor appointment or a free nurse consultation. The sooner you make a plan the better your chances in the long term.

When to seek advice early
  • If you have polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, or have been through a cancer diagnosis; we recommend you get in touch quickly so we can talk you through all your options and give you the greatest possible chance of success.
  • If you’re a single woman considering motherhood in the future; it’s best to approach us early and consider egg freezing as this can be an option for you while you have a higher ovarian reserve and healthier eggs.
Set your age and the months you’ve been trying to conceive
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Your chance of having a baby per month for fertile couples
Your chance of having a baby per IVF cycle (if experiencing infertility)

Body Mass Index calculator

Being overweight or underweight can reduce fertility, so it is important to keep your body weight within the normal healthy range.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of your body weight and can be calculated by dividing weight by height. You should aim for a BMI of between 20 and 25, as this will optimise your chances of conception.

Woman’s BMI below 19

Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

Being underweight

If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

BMI’s greater than 30

This can reduce fertility by 50%. Pregnancy for women with a 30+ BMI is often associated with problems such as maternal diabetes, high blood pressure, big babies and increased risk of caesarean section.

Add your height and weight to calculate your BMI
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