Egg Freezing

What is Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing is one of the most effective methods for women who want to preserve their fertility today.
This procedure is based on the principle of processing a woman’s reproductive cells (eggs) with protective substances called cryoprotectants in a special laboratory environment and storing them in liquid nitrogen at -196°C.

Thanks to the modern vitrification technology applied at FertiJin IVF Center, eggs retain their viability for many years and can be used at the desired time, increasing the chances of pregnancy.

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How is the egg freezing procedure performed?

Egg freezing is a process that takes approximately 10–15 days and consists of the following steps:

1. 1. Preparation and Medication Period:
      The procedure begins on the 2nd or 3rd day of the menstrual period. The ovaries are stimulated with medication specifically planned for the woman. These medications are administered via small injections in the abdomen.
   2. Follow-up Period:
      Ovarian development is closely monitored with ultrasonography for 10 days.
   3. Egg Retrieval:
      When the eggs reach the required maturity, an ovulation induction injection is administered, and they are collected 36 hours later under light anesthesia. The procedure is painless.
   4. Freezing:
      The collected mature eggs are prepared in a laboratory environment and stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at -196°C.

This process preserves the biological age of the eggs; thus, even at older ages, a woman can become a mother with the same egg quality as she had at a younger age.

Who can have their eggs frozen?

Egg freezing is recommended for women who wish to preserve their fertility for various reasons. FertiJin specialists recommend this method
in the following cases:

• Women who will undergo cancer treatment (chemotherapy/radiotherapy),
• Those at risk of early menopause,
• Those with depleted egg reserves,
• Those over 35 who have postponed pregnancy for social or career reasons,
• Women with a family history of early menopause.

💡 This allows women to maintain their chance of becoming mothers regardless of their biological clocks.

Advantages of Egg Freezing

Are there any disadvantages to egg freezing?

Egg freezing is a completely safe procedure and poses no health risks.
Low-dose anesthesia is administered during the procedure, so no pain or discomfort is felt.

However, as with any fertility treatment, there is no 100% guarantee of success
with this procedure. For a successful pregnancy:

• High-quality sperm,
• Suitable intrauterine structure,
• Proper embryo development is necessary.

At FertiJin, every stage is meticulously monitored to achieve the highest success rate.

Is the egg freezing procedure painful?

No. Egg retrieval is performed under short-term anesthesia and is painless.
After a 1–2-hour rest period following the procedure, the patient can return home. Only mild abdominal bloating or a feeling of tightness may occur during the injection period; this is completely normal.

Egg Freezing Prices (Istanbul)

The cost of egg freezing;

• Depending on the technologies used,
• Under laboratory conditions,
• Storage time and
• It varies depending on the center where the procedure is performed.

FertiJin IVF Center in Istanbul aims to make this right accessible to every woman by combining a high success rate with an affordable pricing policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is the egg freezing procedure valid for?

Eggs can legally be stored for up to 5 years. However, at FertiJin, this period can be extended at the patient’s request.

2. Is egg freezing and IVF treatment the same?

No. In IVF, the embryo (egg + sperm combination) is frozen; in egg freezing, only the woman’s eggs are stored.

3. What are the chances of pregnancy after egg freezing?

Depending on egg quality, the age at which they were frozen, and the success of the thawing process, the pregnancy rate is quite high.