can you freeze your ovaries

Can you get your ovaries frozen?

The process of egg-freezing, or in medical speak, oöcyte cryopreservation, involves stimulating the ovaries with hormones to produce multiple eggs, retrieving the eggs from the ovaries and taking them to the lab, where they're cooled to subzero temperatures to be thawed at a later date.

How long can you freeze ovaries?

Using advanced egg freezing methods available at PFCLA, you can freeze the eggs indefinitely without weakening them. In fact, European countries like the UK have even proposed legislation to increase the storage limit up to 55 years. In the US, there is no limit on the number of years that eggs can be frozen.

Can you freeze ovary and eggs?

Overview. Egg freezing, also known as mature oocyte cryopreservation, is a method used to save women's ability to get pregnant in the future. Eggs harvested from your ovaries are frozen unfertilized and stored for later use.

How much does it cost to freeze ovarian tissue?

Ovarian tissue freezing the only fertility preservation option for pre-pubescent girls. The cost is approximately $10,000 for surgery, plus $300–$500 per year for storage, though costs may be reduced or waived due to the experimental nature of the procedure.

At what age should a woman freeze her eggs?

Due to the natural decrease in fertility over time, it's recommended for women to freeze their eggs before the age of 35, or at least before the age of 40. The first step for anyone interested in this procedure is to contact their doctor.

Is it worth freezing eggs at 40?

Egg freezing typically works best for women in their 20s to 30s, and is not generally recommended for women older than 38 years. The biological clock cannot be reversed by oocyte cryopreservation in women older than 40.

Is it worth freezing eggs at 39?

For women age 39 and 40, they recommend freezing 25 to 30 mature eggs. (Egg freezing is not recommended for women over 40 because too few of the eggs are likely to be genetically normal.) Keep in mind that before each egg retrieval, you will have to repeat the hormone injections.

Should I freeze my eggs at 25?

“When should I consider Egg Freezing?” Answer: The best time to consider egg freezing is between the ages of 25 and 35. If you freeze your eggs at age 25, your eggs will still be 25 years old even if you use them when you are 40.

How much does it cost to have eggs frozen?

Without insurance, egg freezing can range from $10,000 to $20,000, which includes medication, doctor visits and the actual surgical procedure to remove the eggs. It doesn't, however, include the yearly storage fee for your frozen eggs, which can be up to $800 a year.

Does freezing eggs stop periods?

Dr. Maslow says: No, egg freezing will not stop your monthly period. The egg freezing process takes about two weeks, beginning on the first day of your period (what we in the field call “Day 1”).

Can ovarian tissue grow back?

New ovarian tissue does not grow. Ovarian remnants occur when the ovary is bluntly dissected from the pelvic sidewall when it is adhered or scarred down to the pelvic sidewall.

Why you shouldn't freeze your eggs?

Egg freezing is generally safe, but as with all medical procedures, there are risks and some long-term unknowns. In extremely rare cases, elective egg freezing could lead to loss of fertility or even death. These are similar to the risks of IVF patients and egg donors face.

How long can you freeze your eggs?

55 yearsEggs can only be stored for ten years You can obtain an extension to the storage period, allowing the eggs to remain frozen for up to 55 years, but only if you can demonstrate that you have become prematurely infertile.

Is it worth freezing eggs at 39?

For women age 39 and 40, they recommend freezing 25 to 30 mature eggs. (Egg freezing is not recommended for women over 40 because too few of the eggs are likely to be genetically normal.) Keep in mind that before each egg retrieval, you will have to repeat the hormone injections.

How painful is freezing your eggs?

Q: Is freezing your eggs painful? A: Some women experience bloating and discomfort during ovarian stimulation (similar to PMS symptoms). The egg retrieval process is done under light sedation and is not painful.

Does freezing eggs stop periods?

Dr. Maslow says: No, egg freezing will not stop your monthly period. The egg freezing process takes about two weeks, beginning on the first day of your period (what we in the field call “Day 1”).