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Egg freezing
We can't press pause on life but freezing your eggs offers you the gift of time, enabling you to focus on what matters most right now without sacrificing the chance of having a family later on. Preserving your fertility by freezing your eggs can safeguard your future, allowing you to try for a family at a time that's right for you.
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What is egg freezing?
Egg freezing allows you to preserve your fertility by retrieving your eggs directly from the ovaries and safely storing them for future use.
To freeze your eggs, you'll need to undergo a partial IVF cycle. This includes a short course of hormone medication to stimulate egg growth as well as an egg retrieval procedure performed under mild sedation. Healthy eggs are rapidly frozen using a method known as vitrification and safely stored in liquid nitrogen until you're ready to use them.
Whilst egg freezing doesn't guarantee a future pregnancy, it can give you more options for trying for a family when the time is right for you.
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How does egg freezing work?
The egg freezing process includes undergoing a partial IVF cycle and can take up to three weeks. Here is a step by step guide on what to expect when freezing your eggs:
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Step one
Stimulating the ovaries
A daily injection is used at home to stimulate follicular growth within the ovaries. This increases the number of eggs that are collected.
In most cases, this is a 14-day course of hormone medication.
Step two
Suppressing the natural menstrual cycle
A second daily injection is then added at home to stop natural hormone production and control when your eggs are released.
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Step three
Monitoring progress
Pelvic scans will be performed to check the development and growth of the follicles in the ovaries. This will determine when the eggs are collected from the follicles.
Step four
Egg retrieval
Once the follicles have reached the correct size, an injection will be given to mature the eggs for collection. A needle is then gently guided through the vaginal wall to capture the eggs one by one. Don’t worry, you will be sedated for this part of the procedure to ensure no pain or discomfort.
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Step five
Freezing
Healthy eggs are cooled using a method called vitrification. They are then safely stored in a cryopreservation chamber until you're ready to use them.
Take control of your fertility.
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Is egg freezing right for me?
Preserving your fertility by freezing your eggs can be a reassuring option if you’re looking to have a family further down the line. There are many reasons why you may wish to preserve your fertility. Some of the most common reasons are:
Planning for the future
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How much does egg freezing cost?
You'll find a breakdown of a typical egg freezing cycle below, as well as the cost of a fertility assessment to help provide you with the answers you need to plan for your future.
*The medication you require throughout your treatment will be an additional cost. **All prices are subject to a regional variation.
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Fertility assessment
£485
Includes consultation
Egg freezing cycle
£3,695
Includes egg retrieval and freezing
Storage
£370
Paid annually
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Our team is here to provide clear pricing details and answer any questions about egg freezing. Contact us to plan your next steps with confidence.
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Consider egg sharing
Our egg sharing scheme allows patients with a healthy ovarian reserve to donate some of their eggs to another patient in need.
It can be a rewarding experience, helping someone else take a step towards growing their family. In return, the cost of your treatment will be offered at a reduced cost.
Not everyone will be eligible for egg sharing as there are several factors to consider, including age, BMI, smoking status and fertility health. Your consultant can discuss your suitability for egg sharing at your consultation.
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Flexible finance for egg freezing.
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Our egg freezing success rates
We estimate that 90% of eggs survive the freeze-thaw process, which is a key factor when considering how effective egg freezing is as a fertility option.
The likelihood of getting pregnant with frozen eggs depends on several factors. One of the most important is the age at which the eggs are frozen; women who freeze their eggs before the age of 35 generally have a higher chance of conceiving.
Additionally, the success rate is influenced by the number of mature eggs retrieved during the collection process. For more information, you can refer to our egg freezing success rates page.
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