Many women today are choosing to focus on their careers, personal goals, or finding the right partner before starting a family. However, fertility naturally declines with age, and this can make it harder to conceive later in life. Egg freezing offers a way to preserve your eggs while they are still healthy, giving you the option to try for a pregnancy in the future when the time is right. It has become a popular choice for women who wish to delay motherhood for personal or professional reasons in Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia.
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What Is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a medical procedure that involves retrieving a woman’s eggs, freezing them at extremely low temperatures, and storing them for future use. The eggs can later be thawed, fertilised with sperm, and implanted in the uterus through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Modern freezing techniques, such as vitrification, allow eggs to be preserved with minimal damage, maintaining their quality for many years.
Why Should You Freeze Your Eggs?
Egg freezing allows women to store healthy, unfertilised eggs for future use. The key reasons include:
- Delaying motherhood for career or personal goals – Women who are not ready to have children in their 20s or early 30s but want to keep the option open for later.
- Medical reasons – Women undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy that may impact fertility.
- Waiting for the right partner – Avoiding the pressure of declining fertility while focusing on finding the right partner.
When To Freeze Your Eggs in Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia?
1. Singapore
In Singapore, elective egg freezing (for non-medical reasons) is legally permitted for women aged 21 to 37 years old, effective from 1 July 2023. Women who wish to use their frozen eggs in Singapore must be legally married to a man and meet the Ministry of Health’s criteria.
2. Taiwan
In Taiwan, there is no strict legal age limit for egg freezing. However, most fertility specialists and clinics strongly recommend that women freeze their eggs before the age of 35. The reason for this is that the quality and quantity of eggs decline significantly after that age, which can affect the success rate of a future pregnancy. Many sources indicate that the ideal age is even earlier, between 30 and 35.
3. Malaysia
In Malaysia, the recommended age to freeze your eggs is before you turn 35. This is because both the quantity and quality of a woman’s eggs decline significantly after age 35, which can lead to lower success rates.
Medical Recommendation
Fertility specialists generally recommend freezing eggs before age 35 for the best success rates, as egg quality and quantity decline with age.
Egg Freezing Success Rate
The success rate depends mainly on the woman’s age at the time of freezing:
- Women under 35 – Higher success rates due to better egg quality.
- Women over 35 – Egg quality and quantity typically decline, which may lower chances of pregnancy.
Freezing eggs while younger increases the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy later.
How Does the Egg Freezing Process Work?
While specific protocols may vary, the general steps include:
- Initial consultation – Medical assessment and fertility tests.
- Ovarian stimulation – Hormone injections to produce multiple eggs.
- Egg retrieval – Minor procedure to collect eggs.
- Freezing – Eggs are frozen using vitrification and stored until needed.
Learn more about the egg freezing process in this article.
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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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