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FREEZING EGGS

FREEZING EGGS

About the egg freezing method

THE freezing of embryos is a process that has been applied for a long time in fertility treatments and a laboratory technique that has been extensively studied. THE freezing of eggs is a more complicated process than freezing the embryos, because the egg is large and the unique genetic information it contains are more fragile than those of a fetus. Thanks to the extensive development work on freezing methods, in vitro fertilization treatments with frozen eggs are now offered regularly.

THE freezing of eggs is not a "nuclear physics science", but requires dedicated efforts from the fertility treatment laboratory and continuous updating of skills to ensure a high level of treatment results. The freezing method used is called vitrification. It includes the use of protective agents to prevent the formation of ice crystals, which are harmful to cells, and the excessive freezing of eggs in liquid nitrogen in temperature -196 ° Celsius. The eggs are then stored at this temperature in a state of metabolic disruption. The duration of the storage period does not affect the final result of the treatments.

 

Egg freezing - how is it done?

THE egg freezing requires about two weeks hormone therapy and egg retrieval, as well as in vitro fertilization. The first step is a doctor to examine the function of the ovaries of the woman and her ovarian reserve. The doctor Dr. Alexandros Traianos will also explain in detail the various stages involved in egg freezing. 

What happens when a woman wants to use her frozen eggs?

The woman will meet him Dr. Alexandros Trajan together with her partner. Frozen eggs will also thaw will be fertilized with the partner's sperm. If fertilization and fetal development are successful, the fetus is transferred to the uterus within 2-5 days of fertilization. It is also possible for individual cases, women to use their frozen eggs, so you will need donor sperm from a sperm bank. The fetus can be transferred within the menstrual cycle which works well in the woman, but is usually required hormone therapy to prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Similar to in vitro fertilization, any extra good quality embryos can be frozen for future use.

 

What are the chances of getting pregnant?

The biggest success factors of this treatment are the age of the woman and how well her ovaries are functioning at the time of freezing. In clinics where egg freezing is a standard practice, the results are comparable to the results of in vitro fertilization treatments.

The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fetal Medicine '' Dr. Alexandros Traianos '' has carried out a number of fertility treatments through egg cryopreservation from the summer of 2015. Based on the treatments performed, the results of the treatment are estimated are similar to the respective treatments using fresh eggs. Of course, it is important to remember that we can not guarantee pregnancy or birth with certainty, even with egg cryopreservation.

What should I do next if I want to know more about egg freezing?

Do not hesitate to contact us at Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fetal Medicine '' Dr. Alexandros Traianos'and make an appointment. If you are interested in egg freezing or have questions about fertility, you can visit us at our facilities at 2 Patr. Ioakeim Street in the center of Thessaloniki or call us at (+30) 2310 277 032 032

 

 

* The content on this blog is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health care providers with questions you may have about medical conditions.

 

 

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The association of IVF drugs with cancer risk is a major concern for women enrolled in these programs. But the plethora of bibliographic reports collected from credible scientific studies and published in reputable medical journals worldwide are reassuring and do not confirm this concern.

Of course not. In about a third of cases, infertility is due to the woman (female factor), while in a third of cases, it is due to the man (male factor). The remaining one-third is due to both (both men and women) or even to unknown factors.

The quantity and quality of a man's sperm can be affected by his health and lifestyle. Some factors that can reduce the quantity and / or quality of sperm are:

  • the alcohol
  • drugs
  • environmental toxins, including pesticides and lead
  • smoking
  • health problems
  • medicines
  • radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  • the age

Success rates vary at each IVF Center. Very important factors are also the age of the woman, the levels of her hormones and of course the sperm of the husband. Rates generally range from 45% or slightly higher for women up to 35 years old.

Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year (or 6 months, if it is a woman over 35) with normal, regular sexual intercourse. In other words, when a year passes without the woman becoming pregnant, the couple should consult their doctor to determine the cause of the pregnancy and then treat it. We must all, however, be aware and not forget that the age factor is the most critical for female fertility and that the individualized approach of each couple is the "golden key" that solves the problem.

The number of treatment cycles a woman can undergo is not specified. It is certain that in our country there are high level obstetricians-gynecologists and organized infertility treatment centers, which offer impeccable medical services at this level. If there are correct indications (eg ovaries that respond to stimulation therapy, good quality endometrium, etc.) the success rate -especially with the use of newer techniques and biotechnological drugs, which show increased bioactivity compared to conventional drugs from urine- totals approximately 65%-70% after 4 cycles of treatment.

At the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Dr. Traianos we offer egg / sperm cryopreservation services for those who have a personal or medical reason and need this service. We use the most modern vitrification technique in the freezing of sperm and eggs.

The collection of eggs takes 10-15 minutes, it is not painful, it is done under intoxication and after the end of the process you return to your activities.

In general, experts agree that the fact that a couple has already had a child can be considered proof that there is no infertility problem in the first place. It is like a small test that has been done and proves that they "made it" at least once. On the other hand, however, we must be aware that things may have changed in the meantime and a problem may have arisen (e.g. the man may have suffered some inflammation, which affects the quality of his sperm or something has intervened that affects female fertility: an inflammation, a gynecological surgery, an abortion, etc.).

In any case, if a reasonable period of time (one year) passes and a couple is unable to achieve pregnancy, then they should, with the help of their doctor, investigate whether there has been a problem causing infertility.