How does the Process of Egg Freezing Work at First Class Obgyn?
The egg freezing process is handled by First Class OBGYN (serving Weston and Miramar) and follows a clear, coordinated path designed to preserve fertility through several key stages:
- Consultation: You will begin with a medical history review and diagnostic testing, including bloodwork to check ovarian reserve (AMH and FSH) and an ultrasound to assess your antral follicle count.
- Stimulation: You will undergo a 10–14 day period of ovarian stimulation involving daily hormone injections. During this time, you will have monitoring visits to track follicle growth and adjust medications as needed.
- Retrieval: This is a 15–20 minute outpatient procedure performed under light sedation. A gynecologist uses ultrasound-guided transvaginal aspiration to collect the eggs. After a brief hour of rest in the recovery area, you can return home with a companion.
- Vitrification: Collected mature eggs are frozen using vitrification, an ultra-rapid cooling technique that prevents the formation of ice crystals. The eggs are then stored in liquid nitrogen.
- Recovery: Most patients experience only mild cramping and rest for the day following the procedure. The clinical team provides a follow-up call the next day to monitor your progress.
The entire timeline from the initial consultation to egg retrieval typically spans between two to four weeks.