For many women, career, health, or personal priorities may mean delaying pregnancy. Egg freezing can help preserve fertility by storing healthy eggs at a younger age. Here, we outline the step by step process of freezing eggs to give you a clear understanding of what is involved.
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Step By Step Process of Freezing Eggs
Step 1: Initial Consultation
The process begins with a consultation with a fertility specialist.
- The doctor will review your medical history and perform basic tests to assess ovarian reserve and overall health.
Common tests include an ultrasound scan and blood work to check hormone levels such as AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone).
Step 2: Pre-Treatment Screening
Before starting treatment, you may undergo further tests:
- Infectious disease screening (such as hepatitis and HIV).
- Pelvic ultrasound to examine ovaries and uterus.
- Lifestyle and dietary recommendations to optimise egg quality.
Step 3: Ovarian Stimulation
This stage involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs in one cycle.
- Hormonal injections are administered daily for 8 to 12 days.
- Regular ultrasound scans and blood tests will monitor follicle growth.
- The goal is to produce multiple mature eggs for retrieval.
Step 4: Egg Retrieval
Once the follicles reach the optimal size, the fertility clinic schedules an egg retrieval procedure.
- A trigger injection is given 36 hours before retrieval.
- The procedure is performed under sedation and takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
- Retrieved eggs are assessed for maturity.
Step 5: Freezing and Storage
Mature eggs are frozen using a rapid-freezing method called vitrification.
- Vitrification prevents the formation of ice crystals, which could damage the eggs.
- Eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at extremely low temperatures until needed.
- Storage fees may apply annually.
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FAQs About Egg Freezing
Is elective egg freezing legal in Singapore?
Yes. Women aged 21 to 37 years old may freeze eggs for non-medical reasons.
How long can eggs be stored?
Eggs can be stored for many years, subject to clinic policies and regulations.
Does freezing affect egg health?
Modern vitrification preserves egg quality with minimal impact.
How much will it cost?
Costs may vary by country and clinic. One cycle of egg freezing is estimated to cost from $10,000 in Singapore and from S$4,300 in Malaysia.
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