Egg Banking and Preservation at Simran IVF

Egg banking, also known as egg freezing or oocyte cryopreservation, is a revolutionary method of preserving a woman’s fertility for future use. This procedure allows women to store their eggs at a younger age, thus preserving the ability to have children later in life when they may be ready. At Simran IVF, we offer comprehensive egg banking services in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Amritsar, helping women who wish to delay motherhood or need fertility preservation for medical reasons.

What is Egg Banking?

Egg banking involves the process of freezing a woman’s eggs to preserve her fertility, allowing her to have a child later, even if her natural fertility decreases with age. This technique is widely utilized by women who are not ready to have children yet, women facing medical treatments like chemotherapy, or those undergoing fertility-preserving surgeries. The procedure is similar to In vitro fertilization (IVF) until the point of egg retrieval. After egg retrieval, the mature eggs, also known as metaphase 2 (M2) oocytes, are frozen and stored using the advanced vitrification method, which ensures the highest survival rate during thawing.

Simran IVF has been a pioneer in egg freezing in India, starting this service in 2007. To date, we have successfully frozen over 15,000 eggs for egg donation and fertility preservation. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team ensure the highest standards of care for patients seeking egg freezing.

Who Should Consider Egg Banking?

Egg banking is a viable option for various groups of women who wish to preserve their fertility. At Simran IVF, we cater to patients in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Amritsar who fall into the following categories:

• Social Egg Freezing: In today’s world, many women are focusing on career, personal development, or finding the right partner before deciding to have children. Egg freezing is an excellent solution for women who want to safeguard their fertility for the future. By freezing eggs in their prime reproductive years, women can reduce the risk of fertility issues later in life, including age-related genetic conditions or difficulty in conceiving.

• Cancer Patients: Women undergoing cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation, which can affect their ovarian reserve, are encouraged to freeze their eggs before treatment. This ensures they can still have the option of biological children later, even if their fertility is compromised due to cancer treatment.

• Women with Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition that can lead to reduced ovarian reserve and infertility. Egg banking is a preventive option for women with this condition who want to preserve their fertility before the disease progresses.

• Autoimmune Diseases and Gonadotoxic Treatment: Women with autoimmune conditions or those needing treatments that may harm their ovaries, such as gonadotoxic medications, can preserve their fertility by freezing eggs prior to starting treatment.

• Genetic Risks: Women diagnosed with genetic disorders that could lead to early menopause or subfertility may consider egg freezing to ensure they have healthy eggs for future use.

• Fertility Preservation for Gender Transition: For women undergoing gender-affirming surgeries, egg freezing offers the chance to preserve fertility prior to undergoing hormone therapy or surgery.

• Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): With advancements in ovarian reserve testing, including assessments like Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) and antral follicle count, women identified at risk of early menopause or fertility decline can benefit from elective egg freezing.

• Emergency Egg Freezing: In cases where a male partner is unable to provide sperm on the day of egg retrieval, emergency egg freezing ensures the patient can still proceed with fertility treatments. This approach is particularly useful for couples where sperm extraction attempts are unsuccessful.

• Oocyte Donation and Cryobanking: At Simran IVF, we also offer the option of egg donation, where eggs retrieved from a donor can be frozen and stored. These eggs can be quarantined for 3 to 6 months to ensure they are free from infections, and after the quarantine period, they can be used for embryo creation and transfer.

The Egg Freezing Process at Simran IVF

The egg freezing process at Simran IVF involves several crucial steps:

1. Ovarian Stimulation: The first step involves stimulating the ovaries using hormonal injections to produce multiple eggs in a single cycle. This step typically takes 10-14 days and is monitored closely through ultrasound scans and hormone level assessments.

2. Egg Retrieval: Once the eggs are mature, they are retrieved in a minor surgical procedure. This is done under mild sedation to ensure the patient is comfortable. The procedure involves using an ultrasound-guided needle to collect the eggs from the ovaries.

3. Egg Freezing: The retrieved eggs are then examined for maturity. Only mature M2 oocytes are frozen using the vitrification technique, which is a fast-freezing process that prevents ice crystals from forming and damaging the eggs.

4. Storage: The frozen eggs are stored in a secure cryogenic facility until the woman is ready to use them for conception. The eggs remain viable for many years, giving women the option to conceive when the time is right for them.

Benefits of Egg Freezing at Simran IVF

• Fertility Preservation: Egg banking allows women to preserve their fertility during their younger years, giving them the flexibility to start a family later in life.
• Success Rate: With more than 15,000 eggs frozen and a track record of successful IVF and egg donation treatments, Simran IVF has one of the highest success rates for egg freezing in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Amritsar.
• State-of-the-art Technology: We utilize the latest vitrification technology to ensure the highest survival and pregnancy success rates for frozen eggs.
• Comprehensive Care: Our fertility specialists offer personalized treatment plans, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible care.

Is Egg Freezing Right for You?

If you are considering egg freezing or fertility preservation in Chandigarh, Mohali, or Amritsar, Simran IVF is here to guide you through the process. Our team of experienced fertility specialists will help you assess your reproductive health, discuss the best options for you, and provide you with the support you need at every step of the journey. Egg banking is an empowering option for women who want to ensure they have the ability to conceive in the future, regardless of what life circumstances arise.