12/05/2025
Thinking about freezing your eggs (oocyte cryopreservation)? Here is what you should know:
👩⚕️ Who is a candidate?
Someone who wants to preserve fertility for the future. Single individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, or others wanting flexibility and control over their fertility timeline. Egg freezing can also be helpful for people facing a medical situation that may impact fertility.
⏰ When should I consider freezing my eggs?
Ideally before age 38 as egg quantity and quality begins to decline more significantly thereafter. For those who may be 38+, oocyte cryo is still an option, but may require more cycles to achieve your goal.
🧊 What does it involve?
Generally a 2 to 3 week cycle with hormone injections to stimulate multiple eggs, monitoring appointments, a short retrieval procedure under sedation, and then freezing.
If you have ever thought “I want a family someday, but now just is not the right time,” egg freezing could be a smart choice. At HCRM Fertility our specialists are here to walk you through the what, the when, and the why, and help you build a personalized plan.
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