Egg freezing is becoming an increasingly empowering choice for women who want to preserve their fertility and keep their options open for the future. Whether you’re focusing on your career, haven’t met the right partner yet, or simply want peace of mind, egg freezing can offer flexibility but it’s important to understand what it can (and can’t) do.
Why Timing Matters
A woman’s egg quality and quantity naturally decline with age. Generally, the best time to consider egg freezing is before the age of 35, when eggs are more likely to be healthy and viable.
That said, it’s not too late to freeze your eggs after 35 it simply means that more eggs may need to be collected to achieve the same success rates. The key is to make an informed decision based on your personal fertility health and goals.
What the Process Involves
Egg freezing typically takes around two weeks from start to finish and includes several key steps:
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Fertility assessment: Blood tests (such as an AMH test) and an ultrasound to evaluate your ovarian reserve.
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Hormonal stimulation: Medications are used to help multiple eggs mature during one cycle.
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Egg collection: A short procedure under light sedation to retrieve the eggs.
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Freezing and storage: Mature eggs are frozen and safely stored for potential future use.
What Egg Freezing Can and Can’t Do
Egg freezing doesn’t guarantee a baby — but it can increase your chances of conceiving later in life by preserving younger, healthier eggs. It offers the possibility of more control, more time, and more choices when planning for your future family.
To get a clearer picture of your personal chances of success, you can use the Egg Freezing Success Rate Calculator.
Taking the Next Step
A consultation with Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe can help you understand your individual fertility timeline, review your test results, and explore whether egg freezing is the right step for you.
Your future deserves thoughtful planning and with the right guidance, you can make empowered decisions about your reproductive health.