Q&A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EGG FREEZING

1.Besides age, what factors can affect egg quality?

Although increased age is an important factor that results in decreased egg quality, there are also other factors that could affect your eggs, for instance, alcohol consumption and smoking. Those who have their eggs preserved should undergo tests for the following factors;

1.Blood AMH Level – A higher AMH level indicates a higher egg count and egg quality.

2.Thyroid hormone level – A low thyroid hormone level could negatively affect egg quality.

3.Prolactin hormone level – A high prolactin hormone level could negatively affect egg quality.

2.How can frozen eggs be used in fertility treatment?

When you are ready to have a child, the preserved eggs can be used for conception by thawing the frozen egg cells and fertilizing them with sperm. The embryos are then nurtured until they are ready to be transferred to the uterus to initiate pregnancy. The methods we use are known as ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) and IVF (In Vitro Fertilization).

3.What is the pregnancy success rate with frozen eggs?

Currently, 90% of eggs when fertilized with sperm after thawing will develop into an embryo at the Blastocyst stage. When the embryo is transferred to the uterus, there is a chance of pregnancy comparable to that of an embryo obtained from a normal egg cycle with a pregnancy rate of 70-80%. However, a crucial factor that you should consider is the hospital or clinic you choose to have your eggs preserved. You must be confident that the lab there is ready for egg freezing and able to preserve your eggs well until the day you are ready to conceive. Nevertheless, the chance of getting pregnant doesn’t depend only on the quality of the egg but also on the physical condition and age of the woman as the chance decreases with age. You can come in for consultation and planning at Jetanin Hospital and we can help plan your pregnancy at the right time for you and your family.