Egg freezing is a form of fertility preservation in which women can have their eggs frozen for use in a future IVF cycle. Also known as egg cryopreservation, the procedure can allow women to have kids on their own schedule, without so much concern for the "biological clock." Below, we will take a look at how the procedure works, as well as what influences the cost of egg freezing.

‍Candidates for Egg Cryopreservation

‍In order to be a good candidate for egg cryopreservation, you need to have good egg reserves, so that the doctor can collect enough eggs for a sufficient number to survive the freezing and thawing process. In general, it is best to have your eggs frozen as early on as possible. The best candidates for the procedure are younger, but there is no hard cut-off point; candidacy for the procedure is determined on a case by case basis.

Women decide to freeze their eggs for a wide variety of reasons. Some are focusing on their career and are not yet ready to have kids. Some are undergoing cancer treatment or other medical treatments that could render them infertile. Others are not yet in a relationship with someone they want to have kids with, and want to allow their personal lives to progress naturally without the pressure of declining fertility.

‍Affordable Egg Cryopreservation Program

‍IVF1 works to keep egg freezing as affordable as possible for patients, while still using procedures that help ensure that a large number of high-quality eggs are preserved. This results in a great combination of affordable rates and real value due to the effectiveness of our methods.

Managing the Cost of Egg Freezing

There are a number of methods for managing the cost of egg freezing. If you are an active duty military member, IVF1 provides free egg cryopreservation to local Naperville service members. In addition, a growing number of private companies are offering egg cryopreservation as a benefit to employees.

If you do not fall under one of those categories, you will be responsible for covering the cost of egg freezing out of pocket. Many women can cover the cost without any issues, but some may need to turn to financing options that help them spread the cost of treatment over a longer period of time. Dr. Randy Morris would be happy to meet with you about whether fertility preservation is right for you. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or give us a call at (630) 357-6540.