Reproductive Health
IVF, egg freezing, ICSI, and comprehensive fertility treatments.
Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
Egg freezing, medically known as oocyte cryopreservation, empowers women to preserve their fertility for the future. Whether you are considering delaying motherhood for personal or professional reasons, facing medical treatments that may affect fertility (such as chemotherapy), or simply want the reassurance of having preserved eggs, Turkey's leading fertility centres offer this service with the same advanced vitrification technology used at the world's top reproductive clinics.
Why Freeze Your Eggs
Female fertility declines significantly after age 35, with both the quantity and quality of eggs decreasing. By freezing eggs at a younger age, you preserve their quality at the time of collection, giving you a better chance of successful pregnancy when you are ready. Egg freezing is also recommended for women about to undergo cancer treatment, ovarian surgery, or other medical interventions that may compromise future fertility.
The Egg Freezing Process
The process begins with a fertility assessment including blood tests (AMH, FSH, oestradiol) and a transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate your ovarian reserve. Based on these results, your specialist designs a customised ovarian stimulation protocol involving daily hormone injections for 10-14 days. During stimulation, you attend 3-4 monitoring appointments to track follicle growth via ultrasound and blood tests. When the follicles reach optimal maturity, egg retrieval is performed under light sedation — a short procedure taking approximately 15-20 minutes.
Vitrification Technology
Retrieved eggs are immediately vitrified (ultra-rapid freezing) by our senior embryologists using the latest cryopreservation technology. Vitrification achieves survival rates of over 90% upon thawing, a dramatic improvement over older slow-freezing methods. Frozen eggs can be stored indefinitely without degradation, allowing you to use them months or years later when you are ready to start or expand your family.
The entire process, from initial consultation to egg retrieval, typically takes 2 weeks in Turkey. Annual storage fees are significantly lower than in the UK or US, making Turkey an attractive option for long-term fertility preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best age to freeze my eggs?
The ideal age for egg freezing is between 25 and 35, when egg quality and quantity are at their best. However, egg freezing can still be beneficial for women up to their early 40s. The earlier you freeze, the better the quality of eggs preserved and the higher the chance of success when you use them in the future.
How many eggs should I aim to freeze?
The number of eggs recommended depends on your age and family-building goals. As a general guideline, freezing 15-20 eggs for women under 35, or 20-30 eggs for women over 35, provides a reasonable chance of one or more live births. Some women may need 2-3 stimulation cycles to achieve their target number.
How long can frozen eggs be stored?
Vitrified eggs can be stored indefinitely without any degradation in quality. Studies have shown that eggs frozen for 5, 10, or even 15 years produce the same outcomes as recently frozen eggs. Our partner centres offer secure long-term storage with annual storage fees that are significantly lower than in the UK or US.
Treatment Overview
Duration
10-14 days stimulation
Recovery Time
1-2 days
Price Range
£1,500 - £2,500
Benefits
- Advanced vitrification with over 90% egg survival rates
- Class 10 clean-room embryology laboratories
- Personalised stimulation protocols by fertility specialists
- Affordable annual storage fees
- Entire process completed in just 2 weeks
- Ideal for fertility preservation before cancer treatment
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