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Is Egg Freezing the Right Step for You?
If you're contemplating whether to freeze your eggs, start by asking yourself these questions:
- How old are you?
- Would you want to have any children in the future?
- How many children do you envision in your ideal family?
- At what age do you plan to have your first child?
- At what age do you plan to have your last child?
Understanding Your Fertility
You are born with all the eggs you will ever have—approximately 2 million. By the time you reach your first period, this number has reduced to around 400,000-500,000, and you lose eggs every month, regardless of birth control usage.
With regards to fertility in females, doctors typically mark the age 35 as the point where fertility shows a significant decline. However, this is not an abrupt change, or a switch that starts on your 35th birthday. Fertility gradually diminishes as you age, impacting both the quantity and quality of your eggs. Poor egg quality can increase the risk of miscarriage or genetic abnormalities.
What is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing involves extracting eggs from your ovaries though a minor surgery and preserving them for future use. These frozen eggs are stored in a secure facility and can remain viable indefinitely. The crucial advantage is that your eggs will be as young as you were when they were frozen, allowing you to use them later through in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Reasons to Consider Egg Freezing
Many individuals opt for egg freezing for various reasons, including:
- Focusing on your career
- Achieving personal goals before starting a family
- Not having found the right partner yet
- Waiting for financial stability
- Having a medical condition that could affect fertility
- Being uncertain about having children but wanting the option of younger eggs
Does Egg Freezing Guarantee a Baby?
It's important to understand that not every egg will result in an embryo, not every embryo will lead to a pregnancy, and not every pregnancy will result in a baby. Therefore, there are no guarantees that egg freezing will ensure a future pregnancy or baby.
Why Choose Sama for Egg Freezing?
At Sama, we strive to make your egg freezing journey as stress-free and convenient as possible. Our approach ensures that the process is the least disruptive compared to any other IVF clinic in the US. From the moment you start your journey with us, you'll experience unparalleled support and personalized care.
Making an Informed Decision
To help you make an informed decision about egg freezing, a Sama physician will begin your journey with a comprehensive fertility consultation. This includes an ultrasound of your ovaries and a thorough medical history review. This consultation will provide you with a clear understanding of your current ovarian reserve and fertility status.
Choosing to freeze your eggs is a significant decision, and at Sama, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to make the best choices for your future.
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