Our office and biorepository is located in a single story building that meets all California building codes concerning seismic activity....
Category: Egg Freezing
What protocols are in place in case of power outages?
The storage system we use does not rely on any power. It is simply just liquid nitrogen submersion. So a...
Are my eggs safe in storage?
Along with identification safety, biorepository safety is the top priority in our lab. We have exceeded industry standards in our...
How do they ensure each patient’s eggs are correctly identified and stored?
We have a system of multiple checks in place that include 2-person witnessing system, physical labels on the canes, straws,...
Can I do both egg freezing and IVF at the same time?
Yes, some patients may want the flexibility of having both frozen eggs and frozen embryos available for use in the...
How is egg freezing different from IVF?
Eggs freezing and IVF initially follow the exact same clinical procedures which consist of 1) ovarian stimulation (ultrasound monitoring and...
What if I don’t end up using my frozen eggs?
If you don't end up using your frozen eggs, there are several possible dispositions for your frozen eggs including donation...
In the future, do I use my frozen eggs or try to conceive at home first?
There are many variables to consider in this situation including 1) your age at the time of freezing and amount...
Do I have to come off of my birth control?
Birth control such as the IUD does not have to be removed in order to complete egg freezing. Hormonal birth...
What if I don’t reach my egg number goal in a single egg freezing cycle?
Depending upon your ovarian reserve and your ultimate reproductive goals, it may not be realistic to retrieve all of the...