Gift Yourself a New Beginning: Is Egg Freezing Right for You?

Whether you’re pursuing your career, waiting to meet the right partner, or simply not ready for parenthood, egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) offers the chance to preserve your fertility on your own timeline.

At Gago Center for Fertility in Brighton, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, we know this choice comes with many questions. Here’s what our team wants you to know before deciding whether egg freezing is right for you.

Why more women are choosing egg freezing

As women age, egg quantity and egg quality naturally decline. This process typically begins in the late 20s to early 30s and accelerates after age 35. Egg freezing allows you to capture your eggs at their current age and quality, storing them safely for future use.

Modern advancements in vitrification (a rapid-freeze technology) have significantly improved success rates. That means more women are confidently freezing their unfertilized eggs as a proactive step toward future family-building.

Why you should consider egg freezing

Egg freezing may be a good fit if you:

• Are delaying pregnancy, but want to have biological children later
• Haven’t yet found the right partner, and want to protect your reproductive choices
• Are currently focused on education or career goals rather than growing a family
• Want to reduce the pressure of the “biological clock”
• Have a family history of early menopause or diminished ovarian reserve

Egg freezing can also be a priceless opportunity for women undergoing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, that may impact fertility. If any of these scenarios feel familiar, egg freezing can help you feel more secure and at peace about your reproductive future.

What the process looks like

While every journey is unique, egg freezing generally involves:

Initial consultation and testing

At Gago Center for Fertility, you meet with a fertility specialist to review your medical history and expectations for egg freezing. You can expect a detailed discussion of the egg retrieval and freezing process. 

As part of the prep work for egg freezing, we conduct blood work and an ultrasound to assess your ovarian reserve.

Ovarian stimulation

For about 10-12 days, you take hormone medications to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs. Our team allows plenty of time to discuss this phase of egg retrieval and what you can expect during ovarian stimulation.

Egg retrieval

Egg retrieval is a quick, outpatient procedure performed under light sedation to collect your eggs safely. Most people return to normal activities the following day, and many describe the process as surprisingly manageable.

Freezing and storage

Mature eggs are frozen using vitrification and stored until you’re ready to use them.

Is egg freezing worth it?

Egg freezing is an investment in your future, your freedom, and your peace of mind. It doesn’t guarantee a pregnancy later, but it significantly increases your options. Many women say the emotional relief alone, knowing they’ve taken action to protect their fertility, is invaluable.

Ready to learn more about egg freezing?

If you feel uncertain about your timeline for building a family, egg freezing might be the gift your future self will thank you for. Our team guides you with compassionate care, personalized recommendations, and science you can trust.

Schedule a consultation at Gago Center for Fertility today to learn more about our fertility services and take control of your tomorrow. Call the office or request an appointment online.