Egg freezing is an option for individuals who wish to have a child in the future but are not immediately prepared. There are several circumstances under which individuals might use egg freezing services. Advancing age, medical treatments such as cancer therapies, the absence of a suitable partner, and more can all influence the personal decision to undergo egg-freezing.

The process begins with the removal of eggs from the ovaries during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, which is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Patients are given fertility medicines to boost egg production. When the eggs are mature, they are extracted using an ultrasound-guided process with a long needle, a generally painless process as patients are under sedation. The extracted eggs along with the follicular fluid from the ovaries are then placed into a dish where the individual eggs are identified and extracted for freezing.

These eggs are then either slow or fast frozen and stored at sub-zero temperatures until they are needed for fertilization. When individuals are ready to become pregnant at a future date, the eggs will be thawed and subsequently a single sperm will be injected into them. These fertilized eggs are then transferred into the uterus where they are intended to attach, implant, and grow.

The cost of egg freezing varies based on several factors, including the quality and quantity of eggs, how long they are stored, the number of cycles required, insurance coverage, and other variables. The process involves initial consultation, hormone stimulation, level monitoring, egg retrieval, and eventual egg storage.

Additionally, future costs include thawing the eggs, fertilization, and the embryo transfer process. Costs can also be affected if more cycles are needed, particularly for individuals over 37 who may require more cycles to gather a sufficient quantity of viable eggs.

Prices vary among clinics, but at Conceptions Fertility Center, the average cost tends to be around $11,000, which can differ based on individual circumstances and requirements.

The best age to freeze eggs is typically between the late 20s and early 30s. Fertility begins to decline as early as a woman’s late 20s and into their early 30s.

By the time a woman reaches the age of 35, the quality and quantity of their eggs will have significantly depleted. Freezing eggs during this optimal window preserves the eggs at a time when they are of higher quality and quantity.

Although women over 35 can still have success with egg freezing, they may require more eggs, which can entail more than one collection cycle. Freezing eggs at an optimal age ensures that they retain their quality when they are eventually used for pregnancy.

Egg freezing provides numerous benefits, especially for women who wish to have children later in life when the timing is more suitable for them. It allows women to pause their biological clocks, providing the flexibility to make decisions about childbearing based on personal and professional circumstances rather than fertility timelines alone.

This option is particularly valuable for individuals facing treatments such as cancer therapy, which may affect fertility, or those without a current partner but who wish to keep the option of biological children open.

Additionally, egg freezing can alleviate the stress and anxiety associated with aging and fertility, giving individuals control over their reproductive timeline and enhancing their chances of success when they choose to become parents.

Providers at Conceptions Fertility Center work closely with patients to determine if egg freezing is an appropriate choice, helping them understand the benefits and guiding them through the process to achieve parenthood on their terms.

Egg freezing is available at Conceptions Fertility Center. We serve patients from Provo UT, Orem UT, Mapleton UT, Vineyard UT, Highland UT, North Logan UT, Hyde Park UT, Smithfield UT, Benson UT, Logan UT, and the surrounding areas!