At TFP Thames Valley Fertility, we’ve got your back! Egg freezing is a fantastic way to hold onto your fertility for the future, whether it’s for personal, medical, or lifestyle reasons. Our skilled team is here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.
How Does Egg Freezing Work?
Essentially, it involves a partial IVF cycle where we retrieve your eggs, freeze them quickly, and store them safely for later use. This option might be right for you if you’re not quite ready to start a family, if you’re facing medical treatments that could impact your fertility, or even if you’re preparing for gender-affirming surgery.
Here’s a Quick Rundown of the Egg Freezing Process at TFP Thames Valley Fertility:
- Ovary Stimulation: You’ll start with daily hormone injections to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs, typically over a 14-day period.
- Cycle Suppression: Another injection is added to control your natural hormone production and timing of egg release.
- Monitoring: We conduct pelvic scans to track the growth of your follicles and decide the right time for egg retrieval.
- Retrieval: Once your follicles are ready, a gentle procedure is done under sedation to collect the eggs.
- Freezing: Finally, the healthy eggs are vitrified (a fancy term for rapid freezing) and stored in a cryogenic chamber until you need them.
Curious About Costs?
At TFP Thames Valley Fertility, we believe in transparency. A typical egg freezing cycle runs around £4,515, which includes retrieval and freezing. There’s also an annual storage fee of £370. If you’re considering egg sharing, it can significantly reduce your costs, making the process more accessible—this is a great way to help someone else while also getting your treatment at a discounted rate. For more insights, check out this excellent resource on treating infertility.
Getting to Our Clinic
Getting to our clinic is easy. Just plug in the postcode into your sat nav, and you’ll find us right off Norreys Drive. There’s plenty of parking available, plus a bus stop within a 15-minute walk if you prefer public transport.
Need Assistance?
If you’re feeling unsure about egg freezing or have any lingering questions, our Patient Support team is ready to assist you. We’re here to help you start your journey to parenthood. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to check out our blog post on the essential baby layette checklist for new parents.
In a Nutshell
Freezing your eggs can give you the freedom to make family planning decisions that suit your timeline. Reach out to us to learn more about your options!