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Melbourne IVF Fertility Specialists, Dr Violet Kieu and Dr Daniel Lantsberg, host an informative webinar on elective egg freezing to explore: • Who might benefit from egg freezing • The egg freezing process and what to expect • Success rates and egg storage duration • Egg freezing as an option for people with endometriosis and […]

Hey there, friends! Today, let's talk about oocyte vitrification, a process that has revolutionized the world of fertility. Oocyte vitrification, also known as egg freezing, is a procedure in which a woman's eggs are harvested and frozen at a very low temperature, preserving them for future use. This method is particularly beneficial for women who [...]

The biological clock and the ovarian reserve: At birth, the baby's ovaries contain a large number of eggs that constitute the " egg pool " or " ovarian reserve ". These eggs will be used by the woman for fertility purposes. The "biological clock" of fertility begins to "tick" from sexual maturation for about 25 [...]

One of the most frequently asked questions regarding egg freezing:when's the best time to consider it? While there's no "one-size-fits-all" answer, understanding the factors can help you make an informed decision. Medical professionals generally recommend exploring egg freezing between the late twenties and early thirties. During this period, both the number and quality of eggs [...]

1. Before chemotherapy or radiation treatment: Urgent medical precautions for egg freezing apply to women before chemotherapy or radiation treatment due to a malignant tumour. Since these treatments destroy the eggs in the ovaries, it is highly advisable to freeze ovarian tissue, eggs or embryos in these women before the cancer treatment. The freezing and [...]