Your Timing for Motherhood

Eggs are frozen to ensure the possibility of pregnancy at a later date. This gives women more flexibility in family planning and preserves their fertility for the future.

The process of social freezing for women is systematic and involves the following steps:

1. Fertility check: The first step in social freezing for women is a fertility analysis. This involves checking hormone levels and egg reserves to assess individual fertility.

2. Treatment start: Hormonal stimulation is used to mature several eggs at the same time. The hormonal stimulation is tailored to each woman based on their fertility results.

3. Egg retrieval: After ovulation has been induced, the eggs are retrieved through the vagina. The procedure is minimally invasive and takes about 30 minutes under brief anesthesia.

4. Freezing and preservation: The final step involves freezing the eggs using vitrification, a modern cryopreservation method. The frozen eggs are then stored in liquid nitrogen to preserve their quality for later use.

Frozen eggs are carefully thawed. Thawed eggs are assessed for quality before being fertilised with sperm from the partner or a donor. Healthy embryos are then cultivated in the lab and prepared for transfer, aiming for successful pregnancy. This precise sequence ensures that frozen eggs are handled in the best possible way for their intended use.

No, not all eggs are suitable for cryopreservation. The selection is based on their quality and maturity. Healthy, well-developed egg cells have a higher chance of success when frozen and used later. The egg quality for cryopreservation is usually assessed before freezing. Their quality can be evaluated using fertility tests and by assessing the egg cells during their maturation process. In this way, suitability for cryopreservation can be determined.

Yes, single women can freeze their eggs, providing them with the flexibility to plan for pregnancy when they are ready.

Typically, egg freezing costs range between CHF 3,000 and CHF 5,000 at fertility clinics.

Yes, the likelihood of having a healthy baby decreases as women age, affecting both natural conception and assisted reproduction due to declining egg quality.

Yes, frozen eggs can be used at any time. However, the viability depends on various factors, including the woman’s age at the time of egg freezing. Ideally, eggs should be frozen before the age of 35 to maximize the chances of a successful egg retrieval and later pregnancy. Nevertheless, eggs that were frozen later can also be used for pregnancy, but the success rate decreases with the woman's age. An individual consultation with specialists is crucial in order to set realistic expectations.

Social freezing is a safe method of cryopreserving eggs. Innovative technologies ensure reliable long-term preservation under optimal conditions. The quality of the frozen eggs remains stable, giving women the opportunity to preserve their fertility. However, the success of social freezing depends on various factors, including the woman's age at freezing and subsequent use.

It is important to note that the likelihood of a successful pregnancy naturally decreases in women over the age of 35. One possible risk factor is that pregnancies at an older age can pose certain health challenges. Women aged 35 and over should therefore seek advice from specialists in order to set realistic expectations and discuss possible risks.