In your 20s, you experience your prime reproductive years. At this age, your egg quality and quantity reach their peak. By freezing your eggs in your 20s, you can secure excellent quality eggs for future use. The quality of eggs frozen at this age is typically excellent, increasing your chances of success when you decide to use them. Nonetheless, the chances of not utilising your eggs in your 20s are higher. Given the relatively slow decline in egg quality during this phase, waiting until your late 20s or early 30s is generally a better option.
As you enter your 30s, your fertility starts to decrease slowly. Your eggs become fewer and not as healthy as in your 20s. But don’t worry, egg freezing can still work quite well for you in your 30s. It’s around this age when most women begin contemplating egg freezing as a means to preserve their fertility. According to Dr Lantsberg, women aged 30-35 are at the ideal stage to commence the egg-freezing process. You just need to be more careful with your choices in terms of fertility preservation and the clinic you choose.
Freezing your eggs in your 30s can still provide a valuable insurance policy, but it’s crucial to understand that the older you get, the fewer high-quality eggs you may have to freeze.
If you’re in your 40s and have not yet preserved your eggs, there is still a chance to do so. Dr. Daniel Lantsberg can expertly guide you to make informed decisions throughout the process. Although the chances of success are diminished compared to freezing in your 20s or 30s, achieving a healthy pregnancy using frozen eggs is still possible.
Dr Daniel Lantsberg’s Melbourne clinic offers affordable egg freezing and tailored support, helping you navigate your unique circumstances. Exploring egg freezing presents a viable option for those contemplating future family planning.
Before egg freezing, you will undergo a consultation with Dr Daniel Lantsberg, a fertility specialist, blood tests and an ultrasound, We will assess your ovarian reserve. These steps ensure a personally tailored treatment plan for the best outcomes.
Egg freezing is generally safe, but like any medical procedure, it carries some risks. These include mild side effects from hormone stimulation, such as bloating or discomfort, and rare complications during the egg retrieval procedure, such as bleeding or infextion which considered quite rare.
The recommended number of eggs to freeze depends on your age. For women under 35, freezing around 20-30 eggs is often recommended. Older women may require more due to reduced egg quality.
Yes, frozen eggs can usually be transported to another fertility clinic if you decide to undergo treatment elsewhere. You will need to coordinate with both clinics to ensure safe transport and handling.
Egg freezing does not affect your ability to conceive naturally in the future. The process involves retrieving eggs your body would otherwise naturally lose during that cycle.
If you choose not to use your frozen eggs, you can opt to donate them for scientific research, donate them to another person, or have them discarded, depending on your preferences.
Yes, egg freezing is often recommended for women undergoing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, that may impact fertility. Consult your doctor to assess your individual circumstances.
Egg freezing may be a good option if you want to preserve your fertility for personal, professional, or medical reasons. A fertility specialist can provide personalized advice based on your age, health, and reproductive goals.
Egg retrieval is performed under light sedation using an ultrasound-guided needle to collect eggs from the ovaries. The procedure typically takes 15–20 minutes, and you will usually go homeabout an hour after the procedure.
Yes, eggs can be fertilized with sperm in the future, and the resulting embryos can undergo genetic testing if needed. This allows screening for certain conditions before embryo transfer.
Egg freezing involves freezing unfertilized eggs, allowing flexibility to choose a sperm source later. Embryo freezing requires fertilizing the eggs before freezing and is a suitable option if a partner or donor sperm is already chosen.
The number of cycles depends on factors like age and ovarian reserve. While one cycle may be sufficient for some women, others may require multiple cycles to freeze the recommended number of eggs. This can be predicted using your ovarian reserve. Based on your AMH and antral follicle count, Dr Daniel Lantsberg can give you an estimation of the number of eggs you will preserve in one cycle.
Yes, you can freeze eggs while on birth control. Your fertility specialist will guide you on when to stop taking it to begin ovarian stimulation.
Egg freezing does not impact your ability to conceive naturally in the future. The process only retrieves eggs your body would otherwise naturally lose during that cycle.
The entire egg freezing process typically takes around 10–14 days, from the start of ovarian stimulation to egg retrieval.
Egg freezing is considered a safe procedure. Mild side effects like bloating or discomfort from hormone stimulation are common, while complications during egg retrieval are rare.
The chance of pregnancy depends on factors like your age at the time of freezing and the number of eggs frozen. For women under 35, 8–10 frozen eggs may provide about a 50% chance of a live birth.
Preparation includes a consultation with a fertility specialist, blood tests to assess ovarian reserve, and lifestyle adjustments like maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding smoking or excessive alcohol consumption at least 3 months leading to the egg collection.
No, you do not need to remove your IUD before freezing your eggs. A hormonal IUD, such as Mirena, may slightly affect the accuracy of your AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) test results, which is used to assess ovarian reserve. However, it does not interfere with the process of ovarian stimulation or egg collection. Your fertility specialist will take this into account when interpreting test results and planning your treatment.