What egg freezing involves
Egg freezing stores unfertilised eggs for possible use in future fertility treatment. It involves medication to stimulate the ovaries, monitoring and an egg-collection procedure. Suitable eggs are then frozen and stored.
DYU offers fertility preservation, including egg freezing. Ask about the assessment and treatment schedule that would apply to you before making a decision.
What it can and cannot tell you
Egg freezing gives you a possible future treatment option. It does not guarantee a baby or remove the uncertainty of future treatment. Age at freezing and the number and quality of eggs can affect the chance of success.
The discussion should be personal. A general success figure or a recommended number of eggs should not replace an explanation of your circumstances.
Questions about treatment and storage
Ask about the collection procedure, pain relief, medication risks and follow-up. The early stages share features with IVF, including the possibility of an excessive response to stimulation medication.
Storage needs its own conversation. Confirm the agreement, ongoing fees and what the clinic needs from you if your contact details or plans change. Ask how using the eggs later would work and what further treatment would involve.
Planning the cost
Ask for separate figures for the assessment, medication, egg collection, freezing and ongoing storage. Also ask which costs would apply when you return to use the eggs. These are different stages, and they may not sit within one estimate.
Questions about egg freezing
This page explains general treatment information. Your clinician can advise on your own assessment and care.