According to Healthline, although the chance of pregnancy is there, the percentage of live births only ranges from 2 to 12 percent for women under 38 years old. This suggests that it may take several IVF cycles to conceive after egg freezing. There are several factors that affect the success of freezing and thawing, namely:

• Age at egg freezing: the younger the better as more eggs will be produced (and less likely to have abnormalities)

• Age at egg thaw and IVF: the younger the more likely the pregnancy will be successful

• Number of eggs: the more eggs frozen the higher the chances of a successful IVF cycle

• Sperm quality: the success of the pregnancy will be affected by how healthy the partner's sperm is

• Clinic: make sure to choose a clinic with a good track record of egg freezing

The conclusion from the above points is that egg freezing is better to start at a younger age (mid-20's to 30's), where the eggs are not left frozen for too long (thaw them when they are still a few years old), and it is recommended to freeze as many as possible. One reason for this is because not all thawed eggs will survive.

The younger the age and the sooner the frozen eggs are used, the higher the chances of success.

Best Age to Freeze Eggs

Generally, clinics will only treat women under the age of 40 and rarely allow women over the age of 40. However, the best age to undergo the procedure is around the mid-20s and 30s as this is the peak fertility period, although eggs can still be retrieved and frozen after this time.

Do Frozen Eggs Last Long?

Frozen eggs indicate that their aging has stopped, which means that the sooner they are reused, the better the chances of successful fertilization by sperm. Eggs are better thawed when they are a few years old (e.g. 2-3 years) rather than years later (e.g. 10-15 years). Simply put, the sooner the better as the chances will also be greater.

Cost and Side Effects

The cost of egg freezing is not small, with each procedure having a different cost. Not to mention the cost of storage, the longer it is stored, the more costs must be incurred. Therefore, this procedure is unlikely to be covered by health insurance. 

Side effects of egg freezing include weight gain, bloating, mood changes, and headaches. There are rare cases of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). The condition can occur because the drugs used to stimulate the ovaries cause hormone levels to increase dramatically, resulting in enlarged ovaries, fluid leaking into the abdomen, and causing electrolyte abnormalities.

Need to be financially prepared for egg freezing

So, egg freezing may never be a woman's top priority, but for those who are not ready to conceive, for whatever reason, she has the opportunity to do so. If you are ready and know the consequences (side effects and costs) then there is no obstacle not to do it. What do you think Ladies? 
 

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