You have read enough information about egg freezing and decided you would like to start the procedure.
Let us guide you through all the simple steps:
First, you have to get consultation and screening tests for existing conditions or diseases, such as irregular ovulation cycle, unstable hormones level. If the doctor finds an issue, it will be analyzed for treatments to revive balance to the body and prepare for egg retrieval. In most cases, taking vitamin and supplements is recommended for a month before the actual egg retrieval process.
The next steps are ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval. The doctor will make an appointment with you one day after the starting of menstruation to recheck the level of the hormones. The doctor will then inject a suitable dose of medications for ovarian stimulation with a tiny needle.
When the eggs are ready, the doctor will make appointment for egg retrieval process. This procedure will be done under sedation (there is no need to worry about the pain because you will only be sleeping for a short time). The doctor will then use a small needle to retrieve the eggs from ovaries. It does not take long. Shortly after the eggs are collected, they will be keep frozen in tank specifically to cryopreserve eggs, sperms, and embryos. Once you have completed all the steps, you can resume your daily activities.
We would like to add that the cryopreserved eggs can be stored up to 10 years!
