8 common questions about egg freezing and expert answers​

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egg freezing Dubai provides women with the option to safeguard their fertility by storing their eggs for future conception. This is particularly advantageous for those desiring to delay motherhood or facing medical treatments that could compromise their reproductive capacity.

If you’re considering egg freezing Dubai, you probably have many questions. Here are eight of the most common questions about egg freezing, along with answers:

1. What is egg freezing?

Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, entails stimulating the ovaries to extract eggs, which are then frozen and stored. 

When a woman chooses to pursue pregnancy later, these eggs can be thawed, fertilized with sperm to form embryos, and subsequently transferred into the uterus to achieve a healthy pregnancy.

2. Who should consider egg freezing as a fertility preservation option?

Egg freezing provides a viable choice for women who desire to delay pregnancy, whether for personal reasons or due to medical factors. Some common reasons for egg freezing include:

  • Wanting to focus on a career or education before starting a family.
  • Having a family history of early menopause.
  • Undergoing medical treatment that could damage eggs, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

3. What’s the ideal age to freeze eggs? When is it too late?

The best age to freeze eggs is between late twenties and early thirty’s. But, again there’s no set criteria. If you think planning a pregnancy is not your immediate goal and understanding that there’s an  age-related decline in egg quality, the earlier you plan to freeze the eggs the better it is.  The required number of eggs varies with age, but age alone is not the only factor; not all women aged 35 or 40 have the same fertility potential.

Therefore, there isn’t a strict upper age limit. However, women 40 and under generally have higher success rate. 

4. What is the process of egg freezing?

The egg-freezing process typically involves several steps:

  • Ovarian stimulation: A woman will take medications to stimulate her ovaries to produce multiple eggs simultaneously.
  • Egg retrieval: A doctor will extract eggs from the ovaries using a thin needle in a minimally invasive procedure.
  • Egg freezing: The retrieved matured eggs are frozen using a process called vitrification.
  • Storage: The frozen eggs are kept in a specialized liquid nitrogen tank until the woman decides to use them.

5. What are the success rates of egg freezing treatment?

The success rates of egg freezing have notably increased in recent years. However, it’s important to recognize that egg freezing does not ensure pregnancy. Several factors influence success rates, such as the woman’s age when the eggs are frozen, the quantity of eggs preserved, and their quality.

6. What are the risks of egg freezing?

Egg freezing is a safe medical procedure, but it’s important to be aware of the associated risks.

One possible complication that may arise is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which can result in symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, and difficulty breathing. There is also a small risk of infection and bleeding.

7 – What Are the Benefits of Egg Freezing Dubai Treatment?

Benefits of Egg Freezing:

  • Reduces Anxiety: Provides peace of mind for women planning to delay motherhood.
  • Individual Variability:  fertility challenges vary among women and response can vary. 
  • Age Factor: Counters the natural decline in ovarian reserve with age.
  • Future Conception: Preserves the ability to conceive later in life.
  • Lower Miscarriage Rates: Younger eggs have a reduced risk of miscarriage.
  • Reduced chromosomal Risk: Using younger eggs lowers the likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities. 

8. What are some things to consider before freezing your eggs?

Before freezing your eggs, it is important to consider all your options and talk to a doctor about your circumstances. Some things to consider include:

  • The cost of egg freezing.
  • The success rates of egg-freezing.
  • The risks of egg freezing.
  • Your personal goals and desires.

Are you considering egg freezing in Dubai? 

Dr. Partha Das  offers his professional expertise to support you in understanding your choices and making informed decisions about safeguarding your fertility. 

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Dr Partha Das

Dr Partha Das is a highly skilled fertility/IVF Physician specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr Partha consults and manages patients presenting with complex gynecological, male and female infertility issues and management of recurrent miscarriage and IVF failures.