Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is a method of preserving a woman’s fertility by collecting, freezing, and storing her eggs for future use. It is an increasingly popular option for women who wish to delay pregnancy for personal, professional, or medical reasons.
Who Is Egg Freezing For?
Women wishing to preserve their fertility before age-related decline, those facing medical treatments that may impair future fertility, and women who have not yet found the right circumstances to start a family but wish to keep their options open.
The Process
Ovarian stimulation using hormonal medications over approximately 10–14 days, with close ultrasound monitoring. Once follicles reach optimal size, eggs are retrieved under sedation in a minor surgical procedure, then vitrified and stored in liquid nitrogen.
Storage and Future Use
Eggs may be stored for up to 5 years under Turkish legal regulations. When ready, eggs are thawed, fertilised via ICSI, and resulting embryos transferred to the uterus.
Success Rates
Outcomes are closely linked to age at freezing. Eggs frozen before 35 generally yield the highest success rates. Our team provides thorough assessment to help each patient make an informed decision.
To learn more, contact UCARER Women’s Health to arrange a consultation with Assist. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Uçarer.