#Egg Freezing Process Explained

As promised, here’s the final video on how my egg retrieval process went 🤍 This journey wasn’t easy, and there are never any guarantees with egg freezing—but I’m really glad I made the decision to do it. So grateful to @westernfertility for taking such good care of me every step of the way. #ad #eggfreezing #eggretrieval #westernfertilityinstitute

The process of freezing your eggs begins with an egg retrieval. Eggs are retrieved from their follicles (fluid-filled sacs) in the ovaries. An embryologist finds the eggs and moves them to a clean dish. The excess cumulus cells (cells that surrounded the eggs inside the follicles) are carefully removed with a needle. The remaining cumulus cells are removed with an enzyme that breaks the bonds between the cumulus cells. This process can be completed at the time of the egg retrieval or anytime in between the retrieval and freeze. When the eggs are cleaned, they can be graded based on their maturity. Eggs are usually frozen a few hours after they are retrieved. This is referred to as day 0 in the lab. Typically, only mature eggs are frozen, but different labs may have different protocols. When it’s time to freeze the eggs, they’re placed into a freezing medium (fluid). This medium removes water from the eggs (which is good because it prevents ice crystals from forming), so it’s common to see eggs shrink while they’re being frozen. The eggs begin to re-expand as they take in a cryoprotectant agent from the fluid. This protects the eggs when they’re frozen. After a few minutes (exact times vary with different media manufacturers), the eggs are placed into another freezing medium (fluid) that contains a higher concentration of the cryoprotectant agent for a few seconds (again, times may vary). The eggs are then placed on the tip of a cryo device and quickly plunged into liquid nitrogen. It’s common to freeze 2 eggs on the same device, but every clinic may have its own protocol. Each device should be labeled with pertinent information (your name, date, etc.). All of the cryo devices are then placed into a plastic goblet, which is secured to a metal cane. These should also be labeled for easy locating. The metal cane is then placed into a liquid nitrogen storage tank (cryotank), where the eggs can remain stored for years. The tanks should be monitored 3 times a week and filled with liquid nitrogen once a week to ensure that the eggs are always submerged in liquid nitrogen. #eggfreezing #fertilitypreservation #ivf #oocytecryopreservation #explainingivf #egg #eggs

How embryologists thaw frozen embryos ❄️ First, the embryos are removed from the choir storage into a container of liquid nitrogen. From being frozen at -196 degrees C to fully thawed and in the incubator within 15 minutes. Science is truly incredible! Check out @allaboutembryology for more behind the scenes embryology. Do you have any frozen embryos, or have you done a frozen embryo transfer (FET)? #embryologist #embryotransfer #embryology #ivf #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior #fetcycle #frozenembryotransfer

I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to freeze my eggs and to be so deeply involved in the process. I have no regrets and I am so grateful to work with such a great clinic and lab @newlife_fertility ! It’s surreal to see my eggs in the dish and under the microscope and it only solidifies my passion for this field and the love I have for the patients that undergo this process to grow their families. #ivf #ttc #eggfreezing #ivfjourney #reproductivehealth #infertility #embryology #womeninstem #fertilitypreservation

IVF process #imside the ovary during egg retrieval #pregnancy #foryou

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It’s day 8 of my egg freezing cycle and I’ve already learned so much! If you’re even slightly considering it, here are 3 things you must know before making your decision. ✨ P.S. For those asking I worked with @sher_fertility_solutions_ny and @fertility411 for my cycle! Which point surprised you the most?

Freezing eggs for the first time as someone who is not an embryologist. Here are the steps involved in egg freezing at an embryology lab!! (very condensed version of events LOL) #eggfreezing #embryology #lab #womenshealth #gaiafamily

if you’re on this egg freezing journey ♥️ the last of the series! #ivf #fertility #eggfreezing #girlhood #30s ttc, pregnancy

🪺❄️ comment ‘COST’ for a full breakdown! anyone else on the kids thing? Lmk how you’re feeling if you’ve went through the process or have questions!👇🏾 @tula @patricktabeauty @kosas @fentybeauty @makeupbymario @merit @lysbeautyofficial @tartecosmetics #eggfreezing #fertility #fertilityjourney #eggfreezingjourney

The first second of life! The egg chooses the sperm. The others all get rejected. A quick journey, speed dating, selection and then life! #fertilization #fertility #infertility #life #sperm #egg #embryo #ivf #ivfsuccess #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior #ivfsisters