{"id":15623,"date":"2019-04-24T13:14:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T11:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=15623"},"modified":"2020-05-25T15:52:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T13:52:04","slug":"what-exactly-is-egg-freezing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/what-exactly-is-egg-freezing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exactly Is \u2018Egg Freezing\u2019 – and Is It Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have heard about egg freezing before, but not know what it actually entails. Unlike sperm, eggs are much more difficult to extract and preserve, but it could be an option that\u2019s right for you when it comes to family planning. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is Egg Freezing?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Egg Freezing (different from embryo freezing) is a process by which several of your healthy eggs are harvested when you\u2019re in a fertile period of your life (i.e. before <\/span>perimenopause<\/span><\/a>) and then flash frozen, to later be fertilized by IVF<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are many reasons why hitting \u2018extend\u2019 on <\/span>your fertility <\/span><\/a>can be an attractive option. Most people associate it with those who have a demanding career that they are unable to take time out for, or those who haven\u2019t found a partner with whom they want to raise children with yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other reasons you may be considering freezing eggs are if you have been diagnosed with a disease like<\/span> cancer<\/span><\/a>, where treatment may impact your fertility. If you\u2019re a transgender man, testosterone treatment doesn\u2019t necessarily stop fertility, but if you\u2019re considering other medical transition steps, you may still want to preserve eggs for later use with your partner. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cons<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some major cons of egg freezing include the invasive and uncomfortable methods of collection – you have to take hormones during the process – and the extremely high costs. Costs are generally in the thousands, as you need to pay for both the medications to facilitate egg harvesting, the extraction procedure, storage of your eggs, and the later costs of IVF. While some employers like Google and Facebook are starting to cover the costs of egg freezing for their employees, there is also the simple fact that there is a guarantee of success. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority in the UK<\/span><\/a>, there were just 500 babies born via frozen eggs between 2010 and 2016. It\u2019s still not a very common practice, and current success rate is about 18% for those using their own eggs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that advice offered by Intimina may not be relevant to your individual case. For specific concerns regarding your health, always consult your physician or other licensed medical practitioners.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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