Be the

Mother of your own destiny

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To Freeze or not to Freeze?
That is the question

Or the MOTHER OF ALL questions, really. And it’s one only you can answer.

If you’re thinking of freezing your eggs, you’re not alone. Since the turn of the century, more and more people have become interested in exploring the possibility of freezing their eggs.

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INTEREST OVER TIME*

Bar graph showing interest growing from 2004 to 2025

Bar graph showing interest growing from 2004 to 2025

*Per Google Trends. Numbers represent search interest relative to the highest point from years 2004–2025, inclusive of US users only. A value of 100 is the peak popularity for the term. A value of 50 means that the term is half as popular.

Here’s what you need to know

Fact:

The number of women undergoing egg freezing has grown year over year

Fact:

Motivations for egg freezing vary, but all are valid

Fact:

The earlier you act on egg freezing, the better your results may be

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Your eggs can be frozen indefinitely—ready for when you want to use them

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A reproductive assistance clinic may be closer than you think

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Every egg freezing
experience will vary, but
here’s the rundown

1. Consultation &
Fertility Testing

Including bloodwork, ovarian reserve tests, pelvic ultrasounds, and others, depending on the recommendation from your fertility team.

2. Treatment Plan

Your doctor will now recommend an ovarian stimulation treatment, which includes injections of reproductive hormones.

3. Ovarian Stimulation

For about 8–12 days, you’ll receive daily hormone injections to encourage your ovaries to develop multiple eggs.

4. Monitoring & Adjustments

Your fertility team will monitor your response and make adjustments, if necessary.

5. Trigger Shot

Once your eggs are nearing maturity, you’ll take one final injection of a different medication to prepare your eggs for retrieval.

6. Egg Retrieval

About 36 hours later, you’ll go in for a minor outpatient procedure under sedation to collect the eggs.

7. Freezing & Storage

The mature eggs are frozen and then stored for whenever you’re ready.

8. Rest & Relaxation

Stay hydrated, healthy, and relaxed as you recover. Also—and sorry, but—the constipation is REAL, so have some laxatives or stool softeners handy.

9. Next Steps

This one’s on you. Not sure what to do next? Keep scrolling to see what other women have said.

1. Consultation &
Fertility Testing

Including bloodwork, ovarian reserve tests, pelvic ultrasounds, and others, depending on the recommendation from your fertility team.

2. Treatment Plan

Your doctor will now recommend an ovarian stimulation treatment, which includes injections of reproductive hormones.

3. Ovarian Stimulation

For about 8–12 days, you’ll receive daily hormone injections to encourage your ovaries to develop multiple eggs.

4. Monitoring & Adjustments

Your fertility team will monitor your response and make adjustments, if necessary.

5. Trigger Shot

Once your eggs are nearing maturity, you’ll take one final injection of a different medication to prepare your eggs for retrieval.

6. Egg Retrieval

About 36 hours later, you’ll go in for a minor outpatient procedure under sedation to collect the eggs.

7. Freezing & Storage

The mature eggs are frozen and then stored for whenever you’re ready.

8. Rest & Relaxation

Stay hydrated, healthy, and relaxed as you recover. Also—and sorry, but—the constipation is REAL, so have some laxatives or stool softeners handy.

9. Next Steps

This one’s on you. Not sure what to do next? Keep scrolling to see what other women have said.

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I’m kinda glad that it’s over and done with, but truly happy that I decided to do it. Looking back, it was an empowering process.

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Do your own research, listen to other people who’ve gone through it, and try not to get too in your own head before you even start–you might find it simpler than you expected it to be!

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The quotes above are based on real egg freezing forum posts but have been modified to protect the privacy and anonymity of the original authors.

Don’t let your questions freeze you in place–we’re here to help

When should I consider egg freezing?

That’s entirely up to you, but female fertility does start to gradually decrease around 35 years of age, so it’s a good idea to get started sooner than later.

How long does the full process take from beginning to end?

Egg freezing is a complicated process with many steps. On average you can expect the process to last four to six weeks.

Is egg freezing expensive?

Cost is certainly a hurdle for many people interested in egg freezing. The good news is that more and more employers are starting to include reproductive assistance in their insurance packages. Check with your employer to see what might be covered under your benefits.

Where can I find a clinic that’s right for me?

We can help you search for a clinic near you. Or, you can do it the old-fashioned way and search online, if you prefer. When you visit a clinic for the first time, make sure you’re equipped to discuss your plans with your doctor.

Download our discussion guide to get familiar with the topics that’ll help you truly be the mother of your own destiny.

Learn about an ovarian stimulation option that could be a key part of your egg freezing experience.