Yes, some patients may want the flexibility of having both frozen eggs and frozen embryos available for use in the...
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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...
Is there a way to predict how many eggs I might be able to freeze in a single cycle of egg freezing?
Yes. The ovarian reserve markers, antimullerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicle count (AFC), are very useful at predicting response to...
I’m still in my 20s. Should I consider egg freezing?
Ovarian reserve decreases over a lifetime for everyone but it also decreases at a different pace for each individual. That...
Is there an ideal time to freeze my eggs?
There is no real “right” time to freeze your eggs. It varies from person to person and what your goals...
How many eggs should I freeze for the future?
The number of eggs you should freeze for the future use can vary depending on several factors, including your age,...