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Egg Freezing
May 10, 2024
This procedure is typically chosen by women who wish to preserve their fertility for various reasons:
- Medical treatments that may affect fertility
- Social reasons like career pursuits, or personal circumstances.
- Ovarian Stimulation: The woman undergoes hormonal stimulation to encourage the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. This usually involves a series of hormone injections over 10-12 days.
- Monitoring: During the stimulation phase, the woman's hormone levels and follicle growth are closely monitored through blood tests and ultrasound examinations.
- Egg Retrieval: Once the eggs have matured, they are retrieved through a minor surgical procedure called transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration. This involves inserting a thin needle through the vaginal wall to access the ovaries and remove the eggs.
- Cryopreservation: The retrieved eggs are then rapidly frozen using a process called vitrification, which involves immersing them in liquid nitrogen at very low temperatures to prevent ice crystal formation, which could damage the eggs.
- Storage: The frozen eggs are stored in specialized cryogenic containers at a fertility clinic's laboratory until the woman is ready to use them.
Dr. Shreeja Karan
Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology & Fertility Specialist
Sarjapur
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