FAQ

Egg freezing typically takes about 14 days and requires 8–11 days of hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs in one menstrual cycle. During this time you will need several scans and blood tests to monitor progress in the ovaries and adjust medication if needed.

Frozen eggs may be stored for many years without significant deterioration. according to Victoria law all eggs can be used before the age of 51.

Worldwide research has shown that 5-8% chance of a full-term birth for every warmed egg. This implies that the vast majority of women who store 20 eggs would be able to conceive a child with those eggs. Younger women can anticipate greater results if they preserve more eggs.

There are no guarantees in life, but for women who can’t start trying for a baby right away, freezing a good number of eggs—ideally 20 to 30—at an age when eggs are likely to be of high quality is a suitable option to increase reproductive freedom and the likelihood of a successful pregnancy in the future.

If you’re thinking about freezing your eggs and would to have an assessment with a fertility specialist, contact my rooms to schedule an appointment

Egg quality is mostly impacted by your age, so discussing egg freezing is best done sooner rather than later. Regardless of age, optimizing your health may potentially yield better results:

• Well-balanced healthy diet
• Adapt good life habits: Stop smoking, avoid alcohol consumption, reduce caffeine intake
• Reduce high exposure to plastics and toxic compounds
• Pre treatment medication such as DHEA and antioxidants may be prescribed in certain situations
• If you are overweight – Weight loss

The ovary is generally thought of as an egg bank from which the woman draws during her reproductive life. Ovarian reserve is a term that is used to determine the capacity of the ovary to provide eggs that are capable of fertilization resulting in a healthy and successful pregnancy. There are several methods of assessing the ovarian reserve that will serve as good predictors of how many eggs you are likely to produce in an egg freezing treatment cycle:

• Using an ultrasound Daniel will assess the number of antral follicles in your ovaries.
• AMH or Anti-Mullerian hormone, a blood marker of your ovarian reserve

Unfortunately, there is no Medicare coverage for elective egg freezing unless you have a medical condition that justifies freezing your eggs. I try to give my patients the best quality of care without compromising at affordable rates. What happens if I don’t use my eggs?

For women who are approaching or over 30, where getting pregnant right away is not an option, freezing eggs provides a backup plan. If you have completed your family planing and still have eggs frozen in storage you may choose to either;

• Keep you eggs in storage
• Discarding your eggs
• Becoming an egg donor – helping a friend or any woman struggling with infertility

One size does not fit all. There is no magic number. Your odds can be calculated depending on your personal circumstances. I will discuss this with you at your initial appointment.

Yes, you can. You might need to freeze more eggs to maintain a good chance for a future baby. Personalised information will be discussed at your initial appointment.

Egg collection is done under Sedation, that means you will be asleep for about 15 minutes. When you wake up you might experience some discomfort depending on the number of eggs collected. Pain after egg collection is usually well tolerated with oral pain medications at home. Although in most case you will feel well enough the following day, I would advise for most to take a day off from work or other major activities to recover.

Risk for a major complication is very small is considered to be significantly less than 1% and includes risk for pelvic infection, bleeding, damage to organs and OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome)

Before egg freezing, you will undergo a consultation with Dr Daniel Lantsberg, a fertility specialist, blood tests and an ultrasound, We will assess your ovarian reserve. These steps ensure a personally tailored treatment plan for the best outcomes.

Egg freezing is generally safe, but like any medical procedure, it carries some risks. These include mild side effects from hormone stimulation, such as bloating or discomfort, and rare complications during the egg retrieval procedure, such as bleeding or infextion which considered quite rare.

The recommended number of eggs to freeze depends on your age. For women under 35, freezing around 20-30 eggs is often recommended.  Older women may require more due to reduced egg quality.

Yes, frozen eggs can usually be transported to another fertility clinic if you decide to undergo treatment elsewhere. You will need to coordinate with both clinics to ensure safe transport and handling.

Egg freezing does not affect your ability to conceive naturally in the future. The process involves retrieving eggs your body would otherwise naturally lose during that cycle.

If you choose not to use your frozen eggs, you can opt to donate them for scientific research, donate them to another person, or have them discarded, depending on your preferences.

Yes, egg freezing is often recommended for women undergoing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, that may impact fertility. Consult your doctor to assess your individual circumstances.

Egg freezing may be a good option if you want to preserve your fertility for personal, professional, or medical reasons. A fertility specialist can provide personalized advice based on your age, health, and reproductive goals.

Egg retrieval is performed under light sedation using an ultrasound-guided needle to collect eggs from the ovaries. The procedure typically takes 15–20 minutes, and you will usually go homeabout an hour after the procedure.

Yes, eggs can be fertilized with sperm in the future, and the resulting embryos can undergo genetic testing if needed. This allows screening for certain conditions before embryo transfer.

Egg freezing involves freezing unfertilized eggs, allowing flexibility to choose a sperm source later. Embryo freezing requires fertilizing the eggs before freezing and is a suitable option if a partner or donor sperm is already chosen.

The number of cycles depends on factors like age and ovarian reserve. While one cycle may be sufficient for some women, others may require multiple cycles to freeze the recommended number of eggs. This can be predicted using your ovarian reserve. Based on your AMH and antral follicle count, Dr Daniel Lantsberg can give you an estimation of the number of eggs you will preserve in one cycle

Yes, you can freeze eggs while on birth control. Your fertility specialist will guide you on when to stop taking it to begin ovarian stimulation.

Egg freezing does not impact your ability to conceive naturally in the future. The process only retrieves eggs your body would otherwise naturally lose during that cycle.

No, you do not need to remove your IUD before freezing your eggs. A hormonal IUD, such as Mirena, may slightly affect the accuracy of your AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) test results, which is used to assess ovarian reserve. However, it does not interfere with the process of ovarian stimulation or egg collection. Your fertility specialist will take this into account when interpreting test results and planning your treatment.

The entire egg freezing process typically takes around 10–14 days, from the start of ovarian stimulation to egg retrieval.

Egg freezing is considered a safe procedure. Mild side effects like bloating or discomfort from hormone stimulation are common, while complications during egg retrieval are rare.

The chance of pregnancy depends on factors like your age at the time of freezing and the number of eggs frozen. For women under 35, 8–10 frozen eggs may provide about a 50% chance of a live birth.

Preparation includes a consultation with a fertility specialist, blood tests to assess ovarian reserve, and lifestyle adjustments like maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding smoking or excessive alcohol consumption at least 3 months leading to the egg collection.