How many eggs should you consider freezing if you are planning to postpone motherhood?

Highly experienced IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share an insightful article about egg freezing.

There has been a sudden rise in the delay of pregnancy among couples, especially women owing to several social reasons. Women have started opting for egg freezing owing to the increasing levels of fertility awareness. Hence, it is extremely important to be aware of what this procedure is, the technologies it utilises and what is its success rate.

Egg freezing or oocyte cryopreservation is one of the most widely used procedures for preserving fertility. The process is similar to IVF, where ovary stimulating medications are given to maximise the number of eggs retrieved and frozen for later use. IVF specialists at Gunjan IVF World – renowned IVF center in Ghaziabad share valuable insights about egg freezing through this blog.

“Egg freezing has today become increasingly popular because of advancements in the world of science and some celebrity influencers. As a result of which more and more women are planning to consider it. They often ask me this question of how many eggs they should freeze. My answer is if you are looking for a magic number that will ensure your conception in the future, there is none. Generally, per child you want to have, freezing 10-15 eggs should be secure enough. But the number can vary depending on your age and fertility condition,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, Founder & Director of Gunjan IVF World – best IVF centre in Delhi. Gunjan IVF World has three other highly advanced IVF clinics in the cities of Indirapuram, Meerut and Noida. Dr. Gunjan is a globally acclaimed IVF specialist with 20+ years of experience and heads a team of IVF doctors comprising Dr. Anshu Dhar, Dr. Garima Sharma, Dr. Aastha Raheja, Dr. Meenakshi Arya, Dr. Shubhda Gupta and support staff.

“Before recommending a number, it is important to take a few things under consideration. The success of an IVF pregnancy has a lot to do about age, egg quality, overall health, etc. In case of egg freezing, a woman’s age plays a very important role. It has a direct impact on the egg quality,” states Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge of the best IVF clinic in Janakpuri – Gunjan IVF World, who else! Here’s a list of things to consider before going for egg freezing.

Age: “Age is definitely the most important factor when it comes to fertility. The number of eggs a woman has in her lifetime is fixed at her birth. This number and the quality of eggs get reduced as one gets older. So the best age to freeze your egg is when you are the most fertile. A woman in her 40s needs to freeze more eggs than a woman in her 20s will need for conceiving one child,” says Dr. Aastha Raheja, a well-known IVF specialist Ghaziabad and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World, a leading IVF clinic in Indirapuram.

Statistically, women under 35 years of age can freeze 20 eggs for an 85% chance of having one child. While for women above 40 years, the number of eggs goes up to 40 and the percentage drops down to 75%. “For the number of cycles, women under the age of 35 can produce around 20 eggs in one cycle, which is good enough for having one child. But women over the age of 35 can produce around 6 eggs per cycle. Hence, they will need to go through more cycles to have a fair chance,” added Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant at North India’s best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World.

Fertility Tests: “Another important factor to consider is your health. As doctors, we need to conduct fertility tests to evaluate your ability to undergo the process of egg freezing. The tests help us to determine how many eggs you’ll be able to retrieve. It will also tell us if pre-existing health conditions, whether or not related to fertility, can impact the number of eggs and cycles for the process,” says Dr. Shubhda Gupta, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – best IVF centre in Noida.

Future Goals: The most important thing to consider before preserving fertility is your future goals. How big a family you want, how many children you want to have in the future – you need to be clear about these before going through the procedure.

“Egg freezing is an investment in fulfilling your motherhood dream; it’s not a guarantee. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor if you have any questions regarding the procedure,” concluded Dr. Gunjan Gupta, a renowned IVF specialist at Gunjan IVF World – best IVF center in Delhi.

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