Egg Freezing
Egg freezing is a way to preserve female fertility and gain time without giving up your life plans. Through cryopreservation, it is possible to preserve your eggs at the quality they have today to use them in the future, whenever you decide.
At GAIA, we approach this process with clear information, medical safety, and close support, because preserving fertility is an important decision that deserves to be made without pressure and with confidence.
What Is Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)?
Oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg vitrification, is an ultra-rapid cooling method that prevents the formation of ice crystals and allows eggs to be preserved in optimal conditions for years.
When the time comes to use them, the eggs retain the reproductive potential they had at the moment of freezing, with high survival rates after thawing. For this reason, vitrification is currently the gold standard technique in fertility preservation.
What Is the Ideal Age to Freeze Your Eggs?
From a biological perspective, the earlier the eggs are frozen, the better the egg quality. However, every case is different, which is why it is important to assess ovarian reserve and each woman’s life stage on an individual basis.
Who Is Egg Freezing Recommended For?
Each case is assessed individually, taking into account each woman’s medical situation and personal life plans. Egg freezing may be an appropriate option in a variety of personal and medical situations, including:
Personal or Professional Planning
For women who wish to postpone motherhood without losing egg quality, while keeping their reproductive options open.
Fertility Preservation for Medical Reasons
Before starting treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, which may affect ovarian function.
Early Advanced Reproductive Age
For women aged 35 and older, or those showing signs of a decline in ovarian reserve, taking action early may make a significant difference.
Solo Motherhood Plans
To preserve future reproductive options while waiting for the right moment to begin pregnancy.
The Egg Freezing Process: Step by Step
Initial Assessment: We carry out a complete medical history review, ultrasound scan, and hormone testing to design a personalised and realistic treatment plan.
Ovarian Stimulation: Hormonal medication is prescribed according to the patient’s ovarian reserve, with frequent ultrasound monitoring to closely track the response.
Egg Retrieval: Egg retrieval is performed through a brief procedure under light sedation, with discharge on the same day.
Egg Vitrification: The retrieved eggs are vitrified at ultra-low temperatures (-196°C) and stored in a specialized bank under strict safety measures.
Future Use of the Eggs: When you decide to use them, the eggs are thawed and fertilized using ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection). The endometrium is then prepared for embryo transfer.
How Much Does Egg Freezing Cost?
The cost of egg freezing can vary depending on each patient’s medical needs and the personalised treatment protocol required.
Freezing your eggs is an investment in your future fertility, which is why at GAIA we are committed to transparency from the very beginning. During your initial consultation, we will explain all costs clearly, so you can make informed decisions about your fertility with complete peace of mind.
What Does the Egg Freezing Treatment at Gaia Include?
- Initial medical assessment and follow-up consultation for results
- Ultrasound monitoring during the cycle
- Egg retrieval procedure
- Egg vitrification
- Initial storage in a specialized fertility bank
Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Freezing
Vitrified eggs can remain frozen for many years without losing quality. Storage time does not affect their reproductive potential, as they remain effectively “paused” at the exact moment they were frozen.
No, it does not guarantee pregnancy, but it does preserve the reproductive possibilities you had at the time of freezing. Success depends on factors such as the age at which the eggs were frozen, the number of eggs retrieved, and medical conditions at the time of use.
Most women tolerate ovarian stimulation well. Some may experience bloating or mild discomfort, which is usually temporary.
At Gaia, we use personalised and safe protocols to minimise risks.
When the time comes, the eggs are thawed and fertilized using ICSI. The endometrium is then prepared for embryo transfer, following a process similar to an IVF treatment (In Vitro Fertilization).
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At GAIA, we believe egg freezing is much more than a medical procedure. It is a way to give yourself time, options, and peace of mind, allowing you to live in the present knowing that your wish to become a mother can wait until you are ready.
At GAIA, we believe egg freezing is much more than a medical procedure. It is a way to give yourself time, options, and peace of mind, allowing you to live in the present knowing that your wish to become a mother can wait until you are ready.
