For many people, egg freezing has shifted from a distant idea to a proactive step in family planning. As more women become intentional about when they have children, fertility preservation is offering greater reproductive autonomy — even though it is not a silver bullet.
In Women’s Agenda, Kat shares why freezing her eggs felt right for her. Having always wanted to be a mum, she describes the decision as something that has simply given her options for the future and a greater sense of comfort along the way.
Genea Melbourne City – North Melbourne Fertility Specialist A/Prof Catarina Ang brings clinical clarity to the conversation. With almost two decades of experience supporting patients through complex infertility issues, she explains that the egg freezing process mirrors IVF, stopping once the eggs are collected. When the time comes to use them, frozen eggs can be inseminated using intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create an embryo.
A/Prof Ang emphasises that there is attrition at every stage — not every egg will fertilise, and not every embryo will develop. For that reason, egg freezing should not be viewed as an insurance policy. Instead, she describes it as a risk reduction strategy: a way to increase control, but not guarantee a baby.
Timing, age, fertility health and personal circumstances all play a role in determining whether egg freezing is right for you. Speaking with a specialist and asking questions can help you weigh your options carefully and make a decision that aligns with your future plans.
A/Prof Catarina Ang
A/Prof Catarina Ang, a highly experienced gynaecological surgeon and infertility specialist, is dedicated to providing quality treatment and personalised care to her patients. With a patient-centric approach, A/Prof Ang empowers individuals through education and tailors personalised care plans to address their specific needs, establishing a partnership in their fertility journey.
