Egg freezing
For those of you who want to have children one day – but maybe not right now
Egg freezing is an option for those of you who want to take action – without having to make the entire decision about having children today. Should it become difficult to get pregnant later, you have eggs in reserve, with the same quality as when you froze them.
Read more about egg freezing so you can find out if it's right for you.
Who is egg freezing for?
Women in many different situations come to us to freeze their eggs. Maybe you recognize yourself in some of these?
- You want children, but have Haven't found the right one yet.
- You have a partner you want to have children with, but will wait.
- You have reduced egg quality or few eggs, even though you are young
- You are girth and planning to have children on my own, but not quite ready yet.
- Du likes to plan and know that you have options, without having to commit.
How does egg freezing take place - step by step?
We will assess your egg reserve with ultrasound and blood tests and give you advice based on your situation and age. We will also answer any questions you may have.
Based on the results, you will learn whether egg freezing is appropriate, and how many eggs it might be a good idea to freeze – if you want to proceed.
You choose whether and when you want to start the process of freezing your eggs. Some people decide quickly, others need some time.
If you choose to proceed, you will receive hormones. You inject the injections yourself just under the skin on your stomach, every day for two weeks.
This is to mature more eggs. You will have one or two ultrasound examinations. Then we will see how many follicles have developed and how big they have become.
After the second ultrasound, we will see when the eggs will be ready for retrieval. When you go home, you will be given an ovulation induction injection.
Approximately 36 hours after the ovulation injection is given, you will return to the clinic. Then it is time to retrieve the mature eggs. We use modern vitrification, a method that provides high survival when the eggs are later thawed.
You will be given both sedatives and painkillers beforehand. During the egg retrieval itself, you will also be given local anesthesia, and most people say it was less painful than they thought.
We are available all the way if you have any questions along the way.
The entire process from deciding to starting treatment on the first day of your period takes approximately 2 weeks.
And later – if you want to use the eggs?
The eggs are safely stored with us in liquid nitrogen and can used in connection with in vitro fertilization later– if and when you want children. You decide for yourself when it becomes relevant.
Before you use your eggs, you will undergo a reassessment with one of our fertility specialists. We will help you determine the right path forward based on where you are in life.
The eggs can be stored for decades, but in Norway there is a restriction that says they must be used before you turn 46.
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– That's why I chose to freeze my eggs
Pia (37) is one of many women who have chosen to freeze their eggs.
“I didn't want the door to close,” she says.
A long trial period with child number one, and a desire to keep the options open for at least one, and perhaps two more children, were the reasons she chose to be safe.
Do you have questions about egg freezing?
The concept of "social freezing," or freezing eggs without a medical reason, is relatively new. So it's no wonder you have questions. This is something many people wonder about.
Not necessarily. Although the recommended age is 25–35 years, we always consider each individual. Many women in their late 30s still have good egg reserves. A fertility check will give you answers about how your fertility actually stands, and advice on what might be right for you.
Yes. Egg freezing is a well-established and safe procedure. We use gentle and modern methods and you will receive close follow-up throughout. Most people tolerate the hormone stimulation well.
The egg retrieval itself takes 10–15 minutes and is performed with pain relief and local anesthesia. We will take good care of you and answer any questions you may have along the way.
It varies depending on how many eggs need to be retrieved. The first step is always a fertility check. Once we have the answers to that, we can give you a more exact price before you decide. In addition to the cost of the egg freezing itself, you also need to factor in fertility checks and egg storage.
A typical price example:
Fertility check from 2500,-
Egg freezing 31,-
Medicines from 10,-
Total for one freeze: from 43,-
In addition, annual storage costs of NOK 3900 are incurred as long as you have the eggs stored.
See an overview of prices for fertility checks, egg freezing and annual storage
Both, but it's becoming increasingly common for singles. More and more women are choosing egg freezing as a way to take responsibility for their future, regardless of whether they're in a relationship or not.
You no longer need a medical reason to consider it. A desire to keep your options open is enough. Some do it alone, others do it as a joint decision to buy themselves a little more time.
It varies from woman to woman. The number of eggs recommended depends on factors such as your age, your current fertility status (e.g. AMH value), and how many children you want in the long term.
After the fertility check, you will receive a personal recommendation, based on both your wishes and medical conditions.
A simple fertility check will tell you where you stand in terms of your egg reserves. But in short: The eggs you freeze today are younger than the ones you can freeze in a year or two, so the sooner, the better.
The eggs can be stored frozen for decades, but in Norway there is a restriction that says they must be used before you turn 46. This means that if you freeze your eggs at 34, you have over 10 years before you have to decide whether you want to use them.
Some use the eggs. Others get pregnant on their own. But it is rare for anyone to regret having “insurance.” Many find that the peace of mind of knowing they have an alternative is valuable in itself.
Why freeze eggs at Medicus?
We are a private fertility clinic with more than 25 years of experience, high competence and short waiting times. With us you will meet a safe, interdisciplinary team that will follow you closely throughout the entire process – from the first consultation to any subsequent treatment.
Medicus was the first in Norway to offer social egg freezing. Since then, we have helped hundreds of women keep the door open for children.
You get this from us
Fertility testing
Ultrasound and blood tests provide an overview of your egg reserve
Guidance from a fertility specialist
Tailored advice based on your specific situation
The actual egg freezing process
Hormone stimulation, egg retrieval and freezing
Warm and personal follow-up
You are followed by a safe and experienced team – all the way
Egg freezing isn't about making a big choice today...
...but about keeping the possibilities open for tomorrow.
Freezing your eggs allows you to relax and focus on life as it is now – without feeling like you have to rush.
What is the next step?
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