Egg Vitrification
What is Egg Vitrification?
Egg or Oocyte Vitrification is an Assisted Reproduction technique that consists of freezing a woman’s eggs so that she can use them in the future when she decides to become a mother. It also allows for the preservation of fertility if she must undergo any medical treatment that may affect her eggs.
More and more women are postponing motherhood, whether for personal or professional reasons. The optimal biological age for pregnancy is from 20 to 30 years old but the current trend is for women to have their first child after the age of 35.
As time passes, a woman’s fertility significantly decreases and it not only becomes harder to achieve a pregnancy but also reduces the chance of giving birth to a healthy child.
By freezing a woman’s eggs during her most fertile stage, we avoid these issues and ensure that, in a future Assisted Reproduction treatment, she has high-quality eggs available to achieve a pregnancy and have a healthy child.
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When is it recommended?
- To preserve fertility. For young women, with or without a partner, who wish to postpone their future motherhood for personal or professional reasons.
- Before undergoing oncological treatment. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause irreversible damage to the eggs. Therefore, freezing opens a door to reproductive techniques, enabling the woman to have a child once the disease has been beaten.
- For other medical reasons (such as before an oophorectomy).
- When, for ethical or moral reasons, freezing embryos in In Vitro Fertilisation cycles is not desired. T
- o increase the chances of pregnancy in women with a low ovarian reserve by performing In Vitro Fertilisation with eggs from several stimulation cycles.
How does Egg Vitrification work?
Egg Vitrification is an easy, safe and painless treatment. First, eggs must be obtained. This is done through a process of ovarian stimulation, followed by the retrieval of eggs through ovarian puncture.
Once the eggs have been obtained, they are frozen using vitrification techniques.. The Vitrification is a type of cellular solidification at low temperatures in a short time, without the formation of ice. To accomplish this, large quantities of cellular cryoprotectants are used to prevent the cell membranes from rupturing, which allows for a high survival rate of cells after thawing.
When the decision is made to attempt pregnancy, the eggs are thawed and then fertilised. The embryos are transferred two or three days later without the patient needing to undergo hormonal treatment.
What are the phases of Egg Vitrification?
First visit with an Assisted Reproduction specialist
- Medical tests
Egg retrieval
- Follicular puncture (extraction)
Freezing of the eggs
First visit with an Assisted Reproduction specialist
- Medical tests
Egg retrieval
- Follicular puncture (extraction)
Freezing of the eggs
Prices of Egg Vitrification
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Egg Vitrification
What is included?-
Guidance, programming and medical control of the cycle
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Ovarian stimulation
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Recuperació d'ovòcits. (punció ovàrica)
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Operating theatre and outpatient hospitalisation costs
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In Vitro Fertilisation Laboratory
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Egg freezing
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2 years of frozen egg maintenance
- We offer the possibility of paying for the treatment in 12 monthly instalments of 225€.
*The maintenance cost after the first 2 years is 300€ per year.
*The pack of 2 treatments from 4.995€ includes the first three years of maintenance of the ears, after which there is an annual maintenance of 300€.
Oocyte Vitrification PLUS
What is included?-
Guidance, programming and medical control of the cycle
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Ovarian stimulation medication included
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Ovarian stimulation
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Ultrasound checks
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Blood tests and evaluation by a gynaecologist specialising in assisted reproduction
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Punción ovárica y visita de control posterior
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Operating theatre and clinic
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IVF Laboratory Services
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Vitrification of eggs and 5 years free maintenance of frozen eggs
FAQs Egg Vitrification
The main advantages of egg vitrification include fertility preservation, the ability to plan a future pregnancy without age affecting the quality of the eggs, and the flexibility to use frozen eggs when the time is right.
The cost of egg vitrification varies from clinic to clinic and country to country, but generally ranges from 1,000 to 3,000 euros per cycle. This cost includes the ovarian stimulation, the egg retrieval puncture, and the freezing process. There are also additional costs for the annual storage of the eggs.
While there is no strictly defined age limit, egg vitrification is most effective when performed before the age of 35, as egg quality and quantity decrease with age. Women over the age of 38 may opt for vitrification, but should be aware that success rates may be lower.
The vitrification process itself is not painful, but ovarian stimulation and ovarian puncture can cause discomfort similar to premenstrual syndrome. Most women recover quickly after the puncture and can resume normal activities the next day.
Vitrified eggs can remain frozen for many years without losing their viability. There is no specific time limit, giving women the flexibility to decide when they want to use them.
If you decide not to use your vitrified eggs, you have the option to continue to store them, donate them for research or assisted reproduction to others, or dispose of them according to local regulations and your personal preferences.
Egg vitrification does not significantly affect ovarian reserve. Ovarian stimulation
The ovarian cycle used to obtain the eggs mimics the natural process of selecting the follicles that would develop in a regular menstrual cycle.
The best time to vitrify eggs is before the age of 35, when egg quality and quantity are optimal. However, every woman is different, and it is recommended that you consult a fertility specialist to determine the best time for your particular situation.
Yes, vitrified eggs can be used in an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycle at a later date. Once thawed, the eggs are fertilised in the laboratory, and the resulting embryos are transferred into the uterus to attempt pregnancy.
