Egg Freezing – Preserve Your Fertility and Future.

Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is a procedure in which a woman’s eggs are retrieved, frozen using vitrification, and stored for future use. The egg freezing process involves ovarian stimulation with injectable hormones for 10–14 days, egg retrieval under sedation, and immediate vitrification of mature eggs, preserving them at -196°C in liquid nitrogen. When she is ready, eggs are thawed, fertilised using ICSI, and the embryo is transferred to the uterus. Egg freezing preserves egg quality at the age of freezing, so a woman who freezes eggs at 30 uses 30-year-old eggs regardless of when she conceives.

The egg freezing process begins with a baseline AMH blood test and AFC ultrasound, then 10–14 days of daily self-injections of gonadotropin hormones to stimulate the ovaries. During this time, ultrasound scans every 2–3 days monitor follicle growth. When follicles reach maturity, a precisely timed trigger injection is given. Thirty-six hours later, the egg retrieval procedure takes place under sedation, 15–20 minutes of ultrasound-guided egg aspiration. Mature eggs are immediately vitrified and transferred to the cryobank. The entire egg freezing process from first injection to egg retrieval spans approximately two weeks.

The egg freezing procedure has two phases. The stimulation phase involves daily self-injections for 10–14 days, most women find these very manageable with guidance from our nursing team. Some experience mild bloating as follicles grow, which is normal. The egg retrieval phase of the egg freezing procedure is performed under light general anaesthesia, patients are completely comfortable and unaware throughout. After retrieval, mild cramping for 24–48 hours is the most common experience, well managed with standard pain relief. Most women return to normal activity within 1–2 days.

Freezing eggs cost at Javitri Hospital is individualised, because stimulation medication doses, monitoring scans needed, and egg numbers retrieved all vary between women. The total freezing eggs cost typically covers: pre-cycle AMH and AFC assessment, gonadotropin medications, monitoring scans, egg retrieval under anaesthesia, embryologist fees, vitrification of mature eggs, and first-year cryostorage. Annual storage fees apply in subsequent years. A full, transparent, itemised freezing eggs cost estimate is provided after your initial ovarian reserve assessment, before you commit to anything. EMI options are available. Call +91 99360 68274 or email info@javitrihospital.co.in for a personalised estimate.

Javitri Hospital offers the most complete egg freezing programme in Lucknow, vitrification technology achieving 80–90% egg survival rates, NABH-certified cryobank, individualised AMH and AFC-guided stimulation protocols, experienced embryologists, and a complete pathway from egg freezing through to thaw, ICSI, and embryo transfer. Dr. Rajul Tyagi, Dr. Archana Rastogi, and Dr. Shivani Agarwal bring 30+ years of combined reproductive medicine expertise, ensuring the highest clinical standards throughout the egg freezing process and beyond. Furthermore, our compassionate, fully confidential approach ensures every woman freezing eggs at Javitri feels fully informed and fully supported throughout her journey.

The best age for egg freezing is before 35, when egg quantity and quality are both at their highest. After 35, egg quality declines progressively, meaning a higher proportion of eggs are chromosomally abnormal and fewer eggs are retrieved per stimulation cycle. Egg freezing remains beneficial between 35–40 depending on ovarian reserve, more cycles may be needed to reach the target egg number. Women over 40 are counselled individually based on AMH and AFC results. At Javitri Hospital, we advise based on your actual ovarian reserve, not age alone, so the right decision is made for your specific situation.

The number of eggs needed depends on age and egg quality. As a general guide: women under 35 should aim for 10–15 mature eggs for a good chance of at least one successful pregnancy. Women aged 35–37 may need 15–20 eggs. Women 38–40 may need 20 or more, as a higher proportion of eggs are chromosomally abnormal. Some women complete the egg freezing process in one cycle; others benefit from two cycles to reach the target number. Our specialists advise on expected yield based on your AMH and AFC before you start, so expectations are realistic from the outset.

The number of eggs needed depends on age and egg quality. As a general guide: women under 35 should aim for 10–15 mature eggs for a good chance of at least one successful pregnancy. Women aged 35–37 may need 15–20 eggs. Women 38–40 may need 20 or more, as a higher proportion of eggs are chromosomally abnormal. Some women complete the egg freezing process in one cycle; others benefit from two cycles to reach the target number. Our specialists advise on expected yield based on your AMH and AFC before you start, so expectations are realistic from the outset.

Frozen eggs stored in liquid nitrogen at -196°C do not deteriorate with time, studies show no meaningful decline in egg viability even after 10+ years of storage. Pregnancies have resulted from eggs stored for over a decade. In India, storage duration for frozen eggs is governed by ART regulations. At Javitri Hospital, our NABH-certified cryobank maintains continuous monitored storage with full backup systems. Annual storage fees apply after the first year. Our team explains the full legal and practical storage framework at your consultation.

When you are ready to use your frozen eggs, the process is: eggs are carefully thawed in our embryology lab, the vitrification technique ensures 80–90% survival. Surviving mature eggs are fertilised using ICSI (one sperm injected directly into each egg). Fertilised eggs develop into embryos over 3–5 days. The best-quality embryo is selected and transferred to your uterus via a simple, painless procedure. The remaining viable embryos can be frozen (embryo cryopreservation) for future cycles. Javitri Hospital manages the complete pathway, from egg thaw to embryo transfer, with the same expertise and facilities as our standard IVF programme.