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Egg Freezing: Preserve your Fertility with Confidence

Discover the Egg Freezing Process: Preserve your Fertility with Confidence

Egg freezing, known technically as vitrificationis a revolutionary procedure that is changing the way women plan their childbearing. If you are considering this option or simply want to learn more about it, this article is for you. Here we will explore everything you need to know: how it works, its benefits and why it could be the perfect solution to preserve your fertility.

What is Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing is an assisted reproduction technique that preserves mature eggs for future use. Through the vitrification process, the eggs are frozen ultra-rapidly, avoiding the formation of crystals that can damage them. This ensures that they maintain their quality and viability for years.

Why is it important?

Preserves young eggs, which increases the chances of success in future fertility treatments.
It offers peace of mind to women who wish to postpone childbearing for personal or medical reasons.

How Does Age Affect Fertility?

The number and quality of eggs decreases over time, especially after the age of 35. For this reason, many women opt for egg freezing as a solution to avoid the risks associated as a solution to avoid the risks associated with pregnancy at an advanced age.

Did you know that...?

A woman is born with approximately 700,000 eggs.
During her fertile life, she only ovulates about 500.
Egg quality decreases after the age of 35, increasing the risk of complications.

How Does Egg Freezing Work?

The vitrification process consists of several key steps:

Ovarian stimulation: For 10-12 days, hormones are administered to stimulate the production of multiple eggs. This is monitored with ultrasounds to ensure optimal development.
Egg retrieval: By means of an ovarian puncture, mature eggs are extracted in an outpatient procedure.
Vitrification: The eggs are subjected to ultra-rapid freezing in liquid nitrogen at -196°C, which preserves them without altering their properties.
Storage: The eggs remain frozen until the woman decides to use them.
Thawing and future use: At the appropriate time, the eggs are devitrified and fertilized to create embryos that can be transferred to the uterus.

Is it the Right Time to Freeze your Eggs?

This technique is ideal for:

Women under 35 years of age who wish to postpone childbearing.
Patients who will face medical treatments that will affect their fertility, such as chemotherapy.
Those diagnosed with conditions such as endometriosis.

Man is also a fundamental part of the process

Things to keep in mind:

The quality of the semen begins to decline over the years, decreasing the effectiveness, which is essential for the egg that will be used in the future.
Perform pre-studies to verify the viability of the father's semen or donor sperm will be needed.

Benefits of Egg Freezing

The vitrification process consists of several key steps:

Greater control over your fertility: It makes it possible to plan your maternity at a time that is ideal for you.
Preservation of ovarian quality: Freezing the eggs at an early age maximizes the chances of future success.
Emotional tranquility: It reduces the pressure to make hasty decisions about childbearing.
Disease or treatment options: It is a key solution for women with medical conditions that impact fertility.

Egg Freezing Price and Fees

We know that cost is an important concern for you. Although the price may vary depending on each case, medical history, here is a comparative of base prices (from) in Colombia, Mexico and the United States:

Colombia: Colombia is one of the best countries to perform this type of procedure. Prices can start from COP 16,000,000 (USD 3,600)
MexicoIn Mexico you can find prices from MXN 100,000 (USD 5,000)
United States: The states of Georgia and Florida are pioneers in this type of procedures and the price can start from the USD 22,000 but in states such as California and New York, since the USD 30,000

Plan Your Future Today

Egg freezing is an investment in your future and your dreams. For more information, schedule a free consultation with our specialists and take the first step towards specialists and take the first step towards controlling your fertility.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Egg Freezing

Does vitrification affect my future fertility?

No. This procedure does not reduce the number of eggs available to conceive naturally.

How long can eggs be stored?

They can remain vitrified for years without losing quality.

What are the side effects of the process?

Side effects are mild and include abdominal bloating and mood swings due to the hormones.

What is the success rate of frozen eggs?

The survival rate after thawing is superior to 90%, and the chances of fertilization are comparable to those of fresh eggs.

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