What is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is a method of preserving a woman’s fertility:
Egg freezing is a method of preserving a woman’s fertility, allowing her the option to have a family in the future. The process involves collecting a woman’s eggs, freezing them, and then thawing them later for use in fertility treatments such as IVF.
As women age, their natural chances of conceiving decline because both the number and quality of eggs decrease. Egg freezing offers an opportunity to preserve fertility by storing eggs while they are still healthy and of high quality, giving women more control over their reproductive future.
Is Egg Freezing Right for Me?
Egg freezing can be a valuable option for women who want to preserve their fertility for the future:
You might consider it if:
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Medical conditions or treatments: If you have a medical condition or need treatment, such as cancer, that could affect your fertility, egg or embryo freezing may help preserve your reproductive options. NHS funding may be available depending on your location.
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Elective egg freezing: If you are concerned about fertility declining but aren’t ready to have a child or haven’t found the right partner, elective egg freezing allows you to take control of your reproductive future.
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High-risk occupations: Women at risk of injury or death, such as members of the Armed Forces being deployed to conflict zones, may consider egg freezing to safeguard fertility.
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Gender transition: If you are a female transitioning to male, preserving eggs before starting hormone therapy or undergoing reconstructive surgery can help maintain fertility, as these treatments may lead to partial or total loss of reproductive potential.
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Ethical considerations: If you want to avoid having unused embryos after IVF treatment for ethical reasons, egg freezing provides an alternative way to preserve fertility.
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What Does Egg Freezing Involve?
Egg freezing is a carefully managed process designed to preserve your fertility for the future:
Here’s what to expect:
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Preliminary Testing
Before starting, you’ll be tested for infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis. This ensures any affected egg samples are stored separately to prevent contamination, but it does not affect your eligibility for egg freezing.
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Egg Stimulation and Collection
The egg freezing process follows a similar path to IVF, usually taking two to three weeks. You will take medication to stimulate your ovaries and help your eggs mature. Once ready, the eggs are collected under sedation.
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Freezing the Eggs
Instead of mixing the eggs with sperm, a cryoprotectant (freezing solution) is added to protect them. The eggs are then frozen using either slow cooling or vitrification (fast freezing). Vitrification has been shown to have higher success rates and is now the preferred method in most fertility clinics.
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Number of Eggs Collected
Most patients under 38 years typically have 7–14 eggs retrieved, though this can vary, especially for those with low ovarian reserves.
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Using Your Eggs in the Future
When you’re ready to use them, the eggs are thawed, and those that have survived intact are fertilised with your partner’s or donor’s sperm to create embryos for implantation.
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How Much does Egg Freezing Cost?
This depends on the number of cycles you need/want:
The cost of egg freezing varies depends on your individual treatment plan. These are our prices with our partner clinic:
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Egg collection and freezing 1 cycle: £5,349 (This include medication, scans, blood tests and egg collection procedure).
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Egg collection and freezing 2 cycle: £9,449 (This include medication, scans, blood tests and egg collection procedure).
- Egg collection and freezing 3 cycle: £13,349 (This include medication, scans, blood tests and egg collection procedure).
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Storage: £450 per year
When it’s time to use your eggs, thawing and embryo transfer typically costs around £2,500. This means the complete process—from egg freezing to thawing and transfer—averages between £7,000 and £8,000.
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How is Egg Freezing Safe?
Egg freezing is a safe and well-established fertility preservation method:
Our partner clinic have experienced fertility specialists. The process involves carefully monitored hormone treatments to stimulate egg production, followed by egg retrieval under sedation, which is routine and low-risk.
Modern freezing techniques, especially vitrification (fast freezing), have significantly improved the survival rates of eggs while minimising damage. Clinics follow strict safety protocols for storage, handling, and lab procedures to ensure your eggs remain healthy for future use.
Most women experience only mild side effects from the medications, such as bloating or mild discomfort, and serious complications are very rare. By choosing our reputable partner fertility clinic in London, you can be confident that egg freezing is conducted safely and professionally.
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How Successful is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing success rates vary and depend on factors such as your age at the time of freezing and the clinic’s experience:
Egg freezing is a rapidly evolving field, and techniques have improved significantly over the years. If you choose to freeze your eggs, it’s important to select a clinic with extensive experience and request their most recent success rates for women in your age group.
When evaluating success rates, data for frozen eggs can appear low. Current technology, especially vitrification (fast freezing), has improved outcomes, but older data may not reflect modern results. Many specialists recommend reviewing success rates for fresh IVF cycles using patients’ own eggs in the same age range, as these figures are based on larger datasets and provide a more reliable benchmark.
Most women can store their frozen eggs for up to 55 years, providing long-term flexibility in family planning.
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How Long Can My Eggs Be Stored for Treatment?
If your eggs are not used immediately, they can be frozen and stored for use in future fertility treatments:
When planning storage, it’s important to consider how far in the future you may want to use your eggs, as well as the potential costs involved. Discussing these factors with our partner clinic is essential.
Current UK Storage Rules
As of 1 July 2022, UK law allows eggs, sperm, or embryos to be stored for up to 55 years from the date they are first frozen. Previously, most people could only store eggs for up to 10 years, unless they had premature infertility or were undergoing medical treatments affecting fertility.
To continue storage legally, you must renew your consent every 10 years using the clinic’s consent forms. The clinic will contact you with instructions and provide counselling before you give consent. It’s crucial to keep your contact details up to date, as failure to respond may result in your eggs being removed from storage.
Will Long-Term Freezing Damage My Eggs?
Current research suggests that long-term egg freezing is generally safe:
There is no clear evidence that storing eggs or embryos for extended periods negatively affects their viability. Studies continue in this area, but modern freezing techniques, particularly vitrification (fast freezing), have been shown to preserve egg quality effectively over many years.
By choosing our reputable partner fertility clinic in London, you can be confident that your eggs are stored safely and professionally, giving you the best chance of success when you decide to use them in the future. Wait no further, book an appointment with us today. Book a same-day consultation today.
What If Egg Freezing Does Not Work?
If your frozen eggs do not result in a successful pregnancy, there are alternative options to help you build a family:
Depending on your age and circumstances, you may try conceiving naturally or pursue IVF treatment, which can include the use of donor eggs, donor sperm, or both.
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What If I Don’t Use All My Frozen Eggs?
If you have frozen eggs that you do not wish to use, there are several options for managing them safely and ethically:
1. Donate Your Eggs to Another Person
You may be eligible to donate your eggs to someone who cannot conceive naturally and desperately wants a family. Egg donation helps others achieve their dream of parenthood. Find out more about egg donation.
2. Donate Your Eggs for Training
If your eggs are not suitable or needed for treatment, you can consent to have them used for fertility training purposes. Designated healthcare professionals can use your eggs to practice IVF and other fertility techniques. Clinics can store eggs for training for up to 55 years from the date they are first placed in storage, following HFEA-approved consent procedures.
3. Donate Your Eggs for Research
Donating your eggs for fertility research helps scientists understand infertility and develop new treatments. Research contributions play a vital role in advancing reproductive medicine. Learn more about egg donation for research.
4. Dispose of Unused Eggs
If you prefer, unused eggs can be safely disposed of. Eggs that are no longer required are removed from storage and allowed to perish naturally under controlled conditions.
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