Social Freezing: Your Fertility. Your Choice. Your Timing.
Modern life offers the freedom to plan your career, travel, and personal journey. Social freezing gives you the same freedom when it comes to a family start. Preserve your high-quality eggs or sperm for the future—and decide when is the right time for you.
What Is Social Freezing and How Does It Work?
Social freezing is a modern fertility preservation method involving the cryopreservation of eggs, sperm, or embryos for later use. At our clinic, we use the most advanced method available—open-system vitrification—to freeze eggs. This ultra-rapid freezing process brings the cells down to -196°C, preventing the formation of ice crystals that could damage them. As a result, we achieve a 95% post-thaw survival rate.
Who Is Fertility Preservation For?
The decision to preserve fertility is deeply personal. Most often, we help clients in two key situations:
How Egg Freezing (Oocyte Vitrification) Works
Our process is designed to be safe and comfortable, typically involving four steps:
Initial Consultation & Testing
You'll discuss your motivations and medical history with a doctor. We perform an ultrasound and blood test to assess your ovarian reserve (AMH levels).
Hormonal Stimulation
Over approximately 10–14 days, you'll self-administer low-dose hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries to mature multiple eggs. We monitor progress via ultrasound to ensure optimal outcomes and minimize risks.
Egg Retrieval (OPU)
This 15-minute procedure is performed under light general anaesthesia. A thin needle is used to aspirate mature eggs from the ovaries through the vaginal wall.
Laboratory Vitrification
Our team of embryologists immediately vitrifies the retrieved eggs and stores them securely in our cryobank for future use.
How Much Does Social Freezing Cost?
Price is
individual
The cost of social freezing varies by individual. It includes the cycle itself (consultation, monitoring, egg retrieval under anaesthesia, and vitrification), plus the cost of medications for hormonal stimulation. An annual storage fee is charged for keeping your cells in the cryobank. During your initial consultation, you'll receive a clear, transparent price breakdown with no hidden fees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will egg retrieval affect my current fertility or ovarian reserve?
No. The eggs retrieved are those your body would naturally discard in that cycle. The procedure doesn’t reduce your future natural fertility.
What are my chances of getting pregnant with frozen eggs?
Success rates depend largely on your age at the time of freezing. The younger you are, the higher the egg quality—and the better your future chances. After thawing, eggs retain the quality they had at the time of freezing.
Are there any risks? Is it safe?
Yes, it is safe. The most common risk is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), where the ovaries overreact to stimulation. At our clinic, we use modern stimulation protocols, thorough monitoring, and an individualized approach to minimize this risk.
What happens if I never use my frozen eggs or sperm?
The decision is entirely yours. You can request to have the cells safely and ecologically disposed of, or you may choose to donate them for infertility treatment or scientific research.
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We will explain everything about your current egg reserve and the options that modern medicine offers you. Together, we will design a plan that gives you peace of mind and confidence that your future parenthood is firmly in your hands.
