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One fertility Pros and Cons of Embryo Freezinf Vs. Egg Freezing

See the break down of the pros and cons of freezing eggs vs. freezing embryos. This will help you make an informed decision about your conception options.

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One fertility Pros and Cons of Embryo Freezinf Vs. Egg Freezing

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  1. Freezing Eggs vs. Freezing Embryos: The Pros and Cons 519.650.0011 info@onefertilitykw.com

  2. Egg Freezing: Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a process in which a woman's eggs are retrieved from her ovaries, frozen, and stored for later use. When a woman is ready to get pregnant, the frozen eggs can be thawed and fertilized with sperm, and the resulting embryos can be implanted in her uterus. Egg Freezing Process: Hormone injections to stimulate ovaries for 8-10 days. Egg extraction through transvaginal ultrasound aspiration (15-20 minutes). Freezing methods: slow freezing (gradual temperature reduction) and vitrification (rapid freezing).

  3. Embryo Freezing: Embryo freezing is a process in which fertilized eggs, known as embryos, are frozen and stored for later use. Embryo freezing can be done with IVF embryos, which are created in a laboratory, or with embryos that were created naturally and then frozen. Embryo Freezing Process: Similar to egg freezing but involves exposing eggs to sperm for fertilization. Fertilized eggs develop into embryos, which are frozen using slow freezing or vitrification. Storage in liquid nitrogen for future use.

  4. Advantages of Freezing Eggs Can be done at any age Does not require a partner Offers more flexibility for future family planning Independent fertility preservation without fertilization. Potential ethical considerations are less complex. Can be used to protect fertility in women with medical conditions Increases chances of a successful pregnancy

  5. Disadvantages of Freezing Eggs Lower success rate than embryo freezing The cost of egg freezing can range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands, depending on the clinic, number of eggs frozen, and storage duration. The success rate of egg freezing is not guaranteed, as not all frozen eggs survive the freezing and thawing process

  6. Advantages of Freezing Embryos Higher success rate than egg freezing Can be done with IVF embryos or naturally created embryos Allows for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) Reduces the Need for Multiple Egg Retrievals Reduced risk of multiple births Flexibility in family planning Preservation of fertility

  7. Disadvantages of Freezing Embryos Requires a partner More expensive than egg freezing Not all embryos will survive the freezing and thawing process Damage to embryos during freezing and thawing Embryo freezing is a relatively expensive procedure

  8. Success Rates Frozen embryos: The survival rate of frozen embryos is about 95%. The live birth rate per embryo transferred is about 50%. The overall live birth rate per embryo freezing cycle is about 60%. Frozen eggs: • The survival rate of frozen eggs is about 90%. • The live birth rate per egg thawed is about 25%. • The overall live birth rate per egg freezing cycle is about 40%.

  9. Contact us ONE Fertility Kitchener Waterloo 4271 King St East, Suite 200Kitchener, ON N2P 2X7 519.650.0011 info@onefertilitykw.com https://www.onefertilitykitchenerwaterloo.com/ Timing Monday-Friday: 7am-3pmSaturday-Sunday: 8am-12pm

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