If you're considering freezing your eggs, our expert team at TFP Thames Valley Fertility is here to support you. Egg freezing offers the opportunity to preserve your fertility for the future, whether for medical, personal or lifestyle reasons.
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Egg freezing is a way to preserve your fertility, giving you more flexibility to start a family when the time is right for you. To freeze your eggs, you'll need to undergo a partial IVF cycle where we'll retrieve your eggs from your ovaries, rapidly freeze them and safely store them for future use.
You might consider egg freezing if:
You're not ready to start a family
You’re undergoing medical treatment that may affect fertility
You are a transgender or non-binary person about to undergo gender affirming surgery
You want to preserve your fertility for personal or lifestyle reasons
We support patients pursuing egg freezing across the Thames Valley area, including Maidenhead, Reading and Ashford. We combine cutting-edge science and personalised treatment plans to give you the very best care.
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To freeze your eggs, you will have to go through a partial IVF cycle. It can take up to three weeks to freeze your eggs and involves the following steps:
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
At TFP Thames Valley Fertility in Maidenhead, we offer transparent pricing to help you plan ahead with confidence. Below, you’ll find a typical breakdown of costs for an egg freezing cycle, along with details of a fertility assessment that can help determine if this option is right for you.
*Any medication required throughout your treatment is charged separately. **All prices are subject to regional variation.
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Includes consultation
Includes egg retrieval and freezing
Paid annually
For those egg sharing, you'll receive a reduction in the cost of treatment. This includes egg collection and freezing.
With Access Fertility, we're making egg freezing more accessible. Borrow up to £12,000 with 0% interest repayment plans.
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Through our egg sharing scheme, eligible patients have the opportunity to donate their eggs, supporting others in need through egg donation.
Egg sharing can be a rewarding experience, helping another person take a step towards starting their family. In return, your egg freezing treatment is offered at a reduced cost.
Not everyone will be eligible, as several factors are considered, including age, BMI, smoking status, and overall fertility health. Your consultant will discuss your suitability during your consultation at our clinic in Maidenhead.
If you’re using a sat nav, use post code SL6 4FL. Our entrance is immediately on your left after turning off Norreys Drive.
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There is parking available in front of the clinic. Additional free parking is available at the rear of the building if necessary.
The closest train station is Maidenhead Station.
Alternatively, there is a bus stop within a 15 minute walk of the clinic.
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If you're unsure whether egg freezing is right for you, or have any questions that need answering, our Patient Support team is here to support you.
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Speak to our patient support team for advice about your options and to book your first consultation with a fertility expert.