EGG CRYOPRESERVATION
Women are born with a limited number of eggs that gradually deplete over time; additionally, egg quality can be affected by age. Furthermore, treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can significantly reduce the ovarian reserve.
Egg cryopreservation gives women the possibility to extend their fertility window and achieve motherhood. It is recommended to undergo this procedure at an early age, as the probability of having higher quality and quantity of eggs is greater.
Step by step: egg freezing and future use
Ovarian stimulation:
The process begins in the first days of the menstrual cycle. Medications are administered subcutaneously to stimulate the ovaries and achieve the growth of multiple eggs.
Egg monitoring and retrieval:
Se realiza un seguimiento del crecimiento de los óvulos mediante ecografías. Cuando alcanzan el tamaño adecuado, se programa la extracción bajo sedación.
Cryopreservation and storage:
The retrieved eggs are delivered to the in vitro fertilization laboratory for cryopreservation. They can be kept frozen in the egg bank for a period of 10 to 15 years without compromising their quality.
Thawing and in vitro fertilization:
To use these eggs, they must undergo in vitro fertilization after thawing. This technology, although increasingly efficient, is not 100% effective, which is why it is recommended to freeze multiple eggs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
about egg cryopreservation
1. What is egg cryopreservation?
It is a procedure that allows the extraction, freezing, and storage of eggs to preserve fertility and use them in the future.
2. Why is it recommended to freeze eggs at an early age?
Because at a younger age, a woman has a higher quantity and better quality of eggs, which increases the chances of success in a future fertility treatment.
3. Which women can benefit from this procedure?
Women who wish to postpone motherhood, or who will undergo treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy that could affect their fertility.
4. What is the egg cryopreservation process like?
It begins with medications that stimulate the ovaries; then the eggs are retrieved under sedation and stored frozen in a specialized bank.
5. What is required to use the frozen eggs?
Upon thawing, in vitro fertilization must be performed. Although this technique is increasingly effective, it does not guarantee pregnancy, so it is recommended to freeze multiple eggs.
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