Oocyte (Egg) freezing is an established technology and is recommended for women under age of 35 years to preserve their fertility.
Indications:
- Women undergoing cancer therapy
- Women less than 35 years who wish to preserve their eggs for future use
Procedure:
Egg freezing is done following the same protocol as IVF. Women are stimulated with medicine/injectables to produce more number of oocytes. The eggs are retrieved and frozen in the lab.