Hey friends! We’re excited to share that we’ve got some fantastic news at Indiana Fertility Institute. We’ve recently welcomed Dr. Maria Johnson, a skilled expert in fertility care, to our team! Plus, we’ve been honored as Inception Fertility’s Clinic of the Year for 2025!
If you’re considering starting a family but want to hit pause for a while, egg freezing could be the perfect solution for you. Whether you’re focusing on your career, dealing with health challenges, or simply aren’t quite ready to become a parent yet, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Why Consider Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing gives you the ability to extend your fertility timeline. Here are some of the perks:
- Preserve multiple healthy eggs in one cycle
- Screen for any genetic or inheritable conditions
- Explore options with a gestational carrier later on
Understanding Egg Freezing
So, what exactly is egg freezing? It’s a process that uses advanced cryogenic technology to keep your eggs safe for future use. Women are born with a finite number of eggs, and that number decreases significantly as you age, especially after your mid-30s. By freezing your eggs at a younger age, you can maintain their quality for later use.
The process starts with extracting multiple healthy eggs during your prime years, which are then frozen in liquid nitrogen at super low temperatures. When you’re ready to use them, they can be thawed and fertilized through IVF. You can even screen the resulting embryos for genetic issues before transferring them.
The Egg Freezing Journey
Here’s a quick breakdown of the egg freezing process, which usually takes around six weeks:
- Initial Consultation: We’ll chat about the egg freezing process and answer any questions you might have. Your doctor will run some tests to see how many eggs can be retrieved.
- Hormone Injections: You’ll take fertility medications to stimulate your ovaries to produce more eggs. These are generally self-administered shots, and you’ll have regular visits to monitor your egg development. When the eggs are ready, you’ll get a trigger shot to signal your ovaries to release them.
- Egg Retrieval: About 36 hours after the trigger shot, you’ll have your egg retrieval procedure. It’s a quick, minimally invasive process that usually lasts less than an hour, and you can return to your regular activities after a short recovery.
- Freezing Your Eggs: In a specialized lab, our embryologist will select the most mature eggs for freezing. While there’s no guarantee that every egg will be viable, retrieving more eggs increases your chances of a successful pregnancy.
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In summary, egg freezing is a fantastic option for anyone wanting to take control of their fertility. At Indiana Fertility Institute, we’re committed to guiding you through every step of this journey!