Five important facts to consider when egg freezing
Many women consider delay having a family until later in their lives. Egg freezing gives women the option to preserve her fertility and become a biological parent in later life.
Age as an indicator for egg freezing
We know female fertility decreases with age. The decrease in quality and quantity of eggs carries on at a slower pace since birth. However, this decline gathers pace around the age of 35 years and further decreases rapidly in 40’s.
With age, an increasing proportion of eggs may have too few or too much genetic material (chromosomes) that leads to an abnormal embryo. This can reduce your chances of conceiving naturally or through fertility treatment. It also increases the risk of you experiencing a miscarriage.
These are five important facts women should consider before freezing their eggs: