Today’s women are making bold choices — building careers, pursuing education, traveling, and waiting for the right partner before starting a family. But while society and opportunities have evolved, one thing hasn’t: a woman’s biological clock.
Fertility naturally declines with age, especially after 30. That’s where egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) steps in as a modern solution — allowing you to pause your biological clock without rushing life’s decisions.
In this blog, we’ll explain everything you need to know about egg freezing, whether it’s right for you, and how Mithran Fertility Center in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, supports you through this empowering choice.
What Is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is a fertility preservation technique where your healthy, mature eggs are retrieved from your ovaries, frozen, and stored for future use. When you’re ready to become a mother — even years later — these eggs can be thawed, fertilized, and transferred into your uterus through IVF.
Key Steps:
- Hormone injections to stimulate egg growth
- Ultrasound monitoring of follicles
- Egg retrieval (minor procedure under sedation)
- Freezing and storage in liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
Your eggs can be stored safely for 10+ years with excellent survival and pregnancy rates.
Why Do Women in Tamil Nadu Choose Egg Freezing?
There are several reasons why more women — even in smaller towns and cities — are considering egg freezing:
- Not Ready Yet
- You may be waiting for the right life partner
- Focused on studies, career, or family responsibilities
- Financial or emotional reasons to delay pregnancy
- Medical Reasons
- Planning chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery for cancer
- Diagnosed with endometriosis or premature ovarian failure
- PCOS or thyroid conditions that may affect future fertility
- Egg Quality Preservation
- Female fertility declines sharply after 35
- Not Ready Yet
Section 3: When Is the Best Time to Freeze Your Eggs?
The earlier, the better.
- Ideal age: 27–35 years
- Before 35, eggs are more likely to be healthy and chromosomally normal
- After 35, egg quantity and quality begin to decline
You can still freeze your eggs after 35, but success rates are lower, and more eggs may be needed for a future pregnancy.
What to Expect During the Egg Freezing Process
- Consultation & Testing
- AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) test to assess ovarian reserve
- Ultrasound to count antral follicles
- Blood tests for hormones, infections
2. Ovarian Stimulation (10–12 Days)
- Daily hormone injections to mature multiple eggs
- Monitoring via ultrasound every 2–3 days
3. Egg Retrieval
- Performed under light sedation
- No cuts or stitches — eggs collected via vaginal ultrasound probe
- You can return home the same day
4. Cryopreservation (Freezing)
- Healthy eggs are frozen within hours using vitrification (flash freezing)
- Stored securely in liquid nitrogen tanks
5. Post-Procedure
- Mild cramping or bloating for 1–2 days
- No cuts or stitches — eggs collected via vaginal ultrasound probe
- Resume normal activities after 1–2 days
Success Rates and Future Use
- 8–15 eggs are typically frozen in one cycle
- About 90–95% of eggs survive thawing
- Pregnancy success depends on age at freezing, number of eggs, and uterine health
When you’re ready:
- Eggs are thawed
- Fertilized with your partner’s or donor’s sperm
- Embryos are grown in the lab and transferred via IVF
Myth 1: It’s only for celebrities or rich women
Truth: Costs have become more affordable. At Mithran Fertility Center, we offer EMI options and package pricing.Myth 2: It damages your fertility
Truth: It doesn’t reduce your ability to conceive naturally later.Myth 3: Egg freezing is 100% guaranteed
Truth: While success rates are high, they depend on age, egg quality, and health. But it gives you a better chance later.Myth 4: It’s only for women without partners
Truth: Married women, women with PCOS, and cancer patients also benefit from egg freezing.
Ask yourself:
- Am I 30+ but not ready to conceive soon?
- Do I have a medical condition that could affect my ovaries?
- Am I planning to delay motherhood for personal or professional reasons?
- Do I want peace of mind knowing I have healthy eggs preserved?
If your answer is “yes” to any of these, egg freezing may be the smart step forward.
FAQs
No. The injections may cause mild discomfort, and egg retrieval is done under sedation. Most women resume normal activity in 1–2 days
Eggs can be stored for 10–15 years or more with no damage using vitrification.
Yes. Egg freezing doesn’t affect your natural fertility or future conception chances.
It depends on your age and ovarian reserve. Most women need 1–2 cycles to freeze 10–15 eggs.
Costs vary depending on medication and storage. At Mithran Fertility Center, we offer affordable plans and transparent pricing.
Conclusion
Motherhood is a deeply personal decision — and every woman deserves the right to choose when it happens. Egg freezing gives you control over your future, your fertility, and your dreams.
At Mithran Fertility Center, we provide personalized egg freezing consultations, advanced technology, emotional support, and transparent pricing — all in the comfort of Tamil Nadu.
You don’t have to rush your timeline. Preserve your fertility today, so you can embrace motherhood when you’re truly ready.
