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.

Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a thin, lighted telescope (hysteroscope) is passed through the cervix into the uterine cavity, providing direct visualisation of the uterus interior. It is done as a hysteroscopy test (diagnostic) to identify abnormalities such as polyps, fibroids, adhesions, and uterine septum — and as hysteroscopy surgery (operative) to treat these conditions in the same sitting. Hysteroscopy is the gold standard investigation for the uterine cavity, providing information that ultrasound and other imaging cannot match in accuracy.

A hysteroscopy test provides a direct, real-time, high-definition view of the entire uterine cavity — including the endometrium (uterine lining), both tubal ostia (openings of the fallopian tubes), and the uterine walls. It identifies endometrial polyps, submucosal fibroids, intrauterine adhesions (Asherman’s syndrome), uterine septum, uterine anomalies, and abnormal endometrium. A hysteroscopy test can also reveal the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, recurrent miscarriage, and failed IVF implantation — making it one of the most valuable investigations in reproductive medicine.

The hysteroscopy procedure at Javitri Hospital is performed in our NABH-certified modular operation theatre under light anaesthesia. A thin hysteroscope is passed gently through the vagina and cervix into the uterine cavity, which is then distended with sterile saline for clear visualisation. A high-definition camera transmits a magnified image of the entire uterine cavity to a screen. For operative hysteroscopy, surgical instruments passed through a working channel treat any pathology found — polyp removal, adhesiolysis, septum division — in the same hysteroscopy procedure sitting. The procedure takes 15–60 minutes depending on findings and treatment required.

Uterus hysteroscopy can treat: endometrial polyps (polypectomy — complete removal); submucosal fibroids (hysteroscopic myomectomy — no abdominal incision); intrauterine adhesions or Asherman’s syndrome (adhesiolysis — scar tissue division); uterine septum (metroplasty — dividing the congenital septum to restore a single cavity); retained products of conception (precise targeted removal); and displaced or embedded IUDs (removal under direct visualisation). In each case, uterus hysteroscopy surgery corrects the problem without open surgery, with rapid recovery and preserved fertility.

Yes, significantly. A hysteroscopy test before IVF — or as part of a failed IVF workup — identifies and treats intrauterine abnormalities that prevent embryo implantation. Endometrial polyps, submucosal fibroids, intrauterine adhesions, and uterine septum all impair implantation even when high-quality embryos are transferred. Research consistently shows that operative hysteroscopy surgery to correct these abnormalities improves IVF implantation and live birth rates in women with prior failed cycles. At Javitri Hospital, uterus hysteroscopy is a routine part of the evaluation for women with unexplained implantation failure.

The best time for a hysteroscopy test is between days 5 and 12 of the menstrual cycle — the early follicular phase. At this point the endometrium is thin, providing the clearest possible view of the uterine cavity. A thickened endometrium in the luteal phase can obscure pathology and make the hysteroscopy procedure technically more difficult. The hysteroscopy test is not performed during menstruation. For postmenopausal women, cervical priming with misoprostol is used before the procedure to soften the cervix.

Recovery after hysteroscopy surgery is typically fast. After a diagnostic hysteroscopy test, most patients resume normal activities within 24–48 hours. After operative hysteroscopy surgery — for polyp removal, fibroid resection, adhesiolysis, or septum division — most patients return to normal activity within 3–5 days. Light spotting or watery discharge for a few days is normal. Strenuous exercise and sexual intercourse are usually avoided for 1–2 weeks. A follow-up review is scheduled 4–6 weeks after hysteroscopy surgery to assess healing and plan the next steps in fertility treatment.

Hysteroscopy is one of the safest gynaecological procedures available — serious complications are uncommon. Rare risks include uterine perforation (less than 1% in experienced hands), infection (minimised with antibiotic prophylaxis), fluid overload in prolonged operative cases (managed with strict fluid balance monitoring), and cervical injury. At Javitri Hospital, all hysteroscopy procedures are performed by experienced gynaecological specialists in our NABH-certified modular operation theatre with full anaesthetic and surgical support — ensuring maximum safety and minimising risk at every stage of the hysteroscopy procedure.

Javitri Hospital is Lucknow’s NABH-accredited centre for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy — offering HD hysteroscopy imaging, a dedicated modular operation theatre, same-day discharge, and diagnostic plus operative hysteroscopy surgery combined in a single sitting where possible. Dr. Rajul Tyagi, Dr. Archana Rastogi, and Dr. Shivani Agarwal bring 30+ years of combined gynaecological and reproductive surgery expertise — ensuring the highest precision and safety for every uterus hysteroscopy procedure. Furthermore, our fertility-first approach ensures that every hysteroscopy test and subsequent treatment decision is focused on achieving the best possible pregnancy outcomes.