At TFP GCRM Fertility in Glasgow, our skilled team is ready to assist you through the process. Egg freezing is a fantastic way to safeguard your fertility for the future, whether for personal reasons, medical needs, or lifestyle choices.
How Does Egg Freezing Work?
Essentially, it involves a partial IVF cycle where we carefully retrieve your eggs, rapidly freeze them, and then store them safely for later use. You might want to consider this option if you’re not quite ready to start a family, you’re facing medical treatment that could impact your fertility, or if you’re a transgender or non-binary individual preparing for gender-affirming surgery.
Steps Involved in the Egg Freezing Process
Here’s a quick look at the steps involved in the egg freezing process at our Glasgow clinic:
- Ovarian Stimulation: You’ll take daily hormone injections at home for about 14 days to encourage follicle growth in your ovaries.
- Cycle Suppression: A second injection will help control your natural hormone production.
- Monitoring: We’ll perform pelvic scans to monitor the growth of the follicles to determine the right time for egg retrieval.
- Egg Retrieval: Once the follicles are ready, you’ll receive an injection to mature the eggs, and we’ll carefully retrieve them with minimal discomfort, as sedation is provided.
- Freezing: The healthy eggs are then cooled using a method called vitrification and stored in a cryopreservation chamber until you need them.
Curious About Costs?
At TFP GCRM Fertility, we believe in transparent pricing. A typical egg freezing cycle costs around £3,695, plus a fertility assessment fee of £485. If you’re considering egg sharing, there’s a reduced cost of £990. Plus, you can explore financing options with 0% interest repayment plans to make the process more accessible.
And if you’re interested in egg sharing, it’s a great way to help someone else while reducing your own costs. However, eligibility depends on factors like age and fertility health, which your consultant will discuss with you.
Learn More
For those looking to learn more, this is one of our other blog posts you might enjoy: Jamie Thompson’s Q&A on ICI. Also, if you’re curious about at-home options, check out Make a Mom’s Insemination Kit for some great resources. And for a deeper dive into the IVF process, visit Wikipedia’s page on In Vitro Fertilisation.
In Summary
If you’re considering egg freezing in Glasgow, TFP GCRM Fertility provides a supportive environment with experienced professionals to guide you through the journey. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or want to schedule a consultation!