What is Egg Freezing (Oocyte Freezing)?

Egg freezing, This is the process of collecting mature eggs from a woman and storing them using special methods for future use. This method is an important option for women who want to preserve their fertility.


How to Make Egg Freezing?

  1. The woman's ovaries are stimulated with medication.

  2. Mature eggs are collected through a minor operation guided by ultrasound.

  3. Collected eggs vitrification method It is frozen in liquid nitrogen tanks at -196°C.

  4. When needed, the thawed eggs are fertilized with sperm in the laboratory to obtain embryos.


Who is egg freezing recommended for?

  • Cancer treatment those who will undergo (chemotherapy, radiotherapy)

  • Family history of early menopause to those found

  • Ovarian reserve is reduced. to women

  • Approaching old age but postponing pregnancy to women

  • In cases where sperm cannot be obtained from the partner during in-vitro fertilization treatment


Advantages of Egg Freezing

  • It helps women maintain their fertility into old age.

  • It provides a chance to have children after cancer treatment.

  • Because eggs collected at a young age are stored, the chances of pregnancy are higher even at an older age.


How long can frozen eggs be stored?

  • Legally in Türkiye For a period of 5 years It can be hidden.

  • This period can be extended at the woman's request and with the approval of the Ministry of Health.

  • Scientifically, the success rate does not significantly decrease in eggs stored for years.


Conclusion:
Egg freezing is a safe and effective method that allows women to preserve their fertility. Doing it at a young age significantly increases the chances of pregnancy in the future.