Step-by-step guide on the egg freezing process
- Initial consultation: You’ll meet with a fertility specialist to discuss your medical history, goals, and the egg freezing process.
- Ovarian stimulation: Hormone medications are prescribed to encourage the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. This stage usually takes 10 days and involves regular monitoring through ultrasounds and blood tests.
- Egg retrieval: Once the eggs are ready, a minor procedure is performed to collect them from the ovaries.
- Freezing (vitrification): Eggs are carefully frozen using a fast-freezing process that prevents ice crystals from forming and damaging the cells.
- Storage: Eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen, where they can remain viable for many years.
- Future use: When you’re ready, eggs are thawed, fertilised with sperm through ICSI, and transferred into the uterus.
Egg freezing success rates
Egg freezing success rates depend on several factors, with age being one of the most important. Women who freeze their eggs at a younger age generally have higher-quality eggs, which leads to better chances of pregnancy later. Other factors, such as overall health and the number of eggs collected, also play a role.
While no procedure can guarantee pregnancy, egg freezing in Australia is highly reliable in preserving egg quality for future use. Many women successfully conceive using frozen eggs, with results comparable to those achieved with fresh eggs in IVF. At Genea Fertility, our advanced techniques and experienced team maximise the chances of success for every patient.
Egg freezing vs IVF
Egg freezing is closely linked with IVF. Frozen eggs, when thawed, are fertilised with sperm in the laboratory using ICSI, creating embryos that are then transferred into the uterus. This process is very similar to IVF with fresh eggs.
For many women, egg freezing is part of their IVF journey. It allows them to preserve their eggs until they are ready to proceed with fertilisation. Studies show that success rates using frozen eggs are comparable to fresh eggs in IVF, thanks to advances in vitrification techniques.
If you’d like to learn more about IVF, take a look at our information on IVF treatments.
FAQs
Freezing eggs Australia cost
The egg freezing cost in Australia typically includes several components:
- Initial consultation with a fertility specialist.
- Ovarian stimulation cycle and medications.
- Egg retrieval procedure.
- Freezing and storage fees.
Ongoing storage usually involves an annual fee, with costs depending on the length of storage and any additional treatments required.
At Genea Fertility, we believe transparency is essential. You’ll receive a clear cost breakdown before beginning treatment, along with options for managing payments. At Genea we offer up to 24 months interest free* payment plans to help you navigate your financial options to make all treatments accessible.
Learn more on our treatment costs page and payment options page.
* 24 months interest free on egg freezing and 12 months interest free on other fertility treatments with Humm.
The importance of choosing the right fertility clinic for you
Choosing where to freeze your eggs is just as important as the decision to freeze them in the first place. The clinic you select should have:
- High success rates in egg freezing and IVF.
- Advanced technologies and laboratories.
- Experienced, caring specialists.
- Comprehensive emotional support.
At Genea Fertility, we are committed to guiding patients through every stage of the process. From your initial consultation to egg retrieval, storage, and eventual use, our supportive team ensures you are never alone in your journey.
Preserving your fertility is about protecting your future options, and with the right clinic, you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
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