Egg Freezing
We’re proud to introduce our Egg Freezing service
Since 2014, Adora has helped thousands of families on their fertility journey. We've changed the IVF landscape by making high-quality fertility services more affordable to as many Australians as possible. This now extends to our new Egg Freezing service, which will afford you more flexibility for your future. Give us a call to see what’s possible.
Generally, high ovarian reserve and a high percentage of genetically normal eggs
Strong chance of conceiving each month
Typically, fewer eggs and each egg is less likely to be genetically normal
More difficult to become pregnant
Women are generally born with over two million eggs, but that’s it! We don’t continue to produce them after a certain point in our lives. Furthermore, we lose a large majority of our eggs between puberty and our early 20s (approx. 1 million) and continue to lose some more every month. That’s not all we need to consider.
The second and more important aspect is egg quality. The quality of each egg is determined by its genetic make-up and cellular machinery. As we age, the proportion of genetically normal eggs declines and the cellular machinery gets tired. In simple terms, women in their 20s will have more viable eggs than they will in their 40s. Through many years of research and clinical experience, we know that the optimum age to conceive naturally is during our early-20s to mid-30s.
Having said that, for many of us and for many reasons, the immediate future is not the right time to be starting a family.
In short, your frozen eggs won’t age and can be thawed and fertilised with a sperm when you’re ready.
Egg Freezing Process
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Fertility
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To begin, your first appointment will be with a Fertility GP, who will discuss your options and review your medical history. Your GP will ask you to undergo some Blood Tests and an Ultrasound to check key fertility markers. It is at this point that your doctor will advise if your cycle is eligible to be covered under Medicare. Please note: this is mainly reserved for women who are suffering from serious medical conditions such as, undergoing chemotherapy or severe endometriosis. Once all your results are back at the clinic, you will be given an appointment with an Adora Fertility Specialist.
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Consultation with Fertility Specialist |
During this consultation, your Fertility Specialist will discuss your results and create a tailored plan for you. They will also go through the consent process and provide you with all the information necessary to ensure that you are completely informed and comfortable with your egg freezing decision. At this point, a patient services coordinator will also talk to you about costs and payment options. Once you’re ready to move forward, our clinic staff will make an appointment for a consultation with a Fertility Nurse.
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Consultation with Fertility Nurse |
During the consultation, with your Fertility Nurse, you will be guided through the entire process of your treatment cycle, including medications and how to administer them. Remember, an Adora Nurse will be available to guide you every step of the way.
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Treatment Cycle and Monitoring |
The first step in your egg freezing cycle is to contact one of Adora’s Nurses when your period starts. Your nurse will instruct you to have a blood test. Once your results are back at the clinic and reviewed by your Feriltiy Specialists, you will receive further information on when and how to use your fertility medications. For example, the cycle will involve self-administering injections to stimulate your ovaries. You specialist will manage your cycles and one of Adora Nurses will closely monitor your progress over approximately 12 to 14 days.
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Egg Retrieval Procedure |
When your follicles, the sacs that contain the eggs are a certain size, it indicates that they contain mature eggs and are ready to harvest. It's then time for your egg retrieval. Your egg retrieval / collection procedure will be performed in a fully-accredited day surgery under the care of a Fertility Specialist. The procedure is performed under light general anaesthetic, so there will be minimal pain or discomfort. Most women find that they are able to go back to work within a day or two after the procedure.
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Vitrification and Cryopreservation |
The collected eggs are assessed for their maturity. The mature eggs are then frozen in our lab by our team of scientists and embryologist. Once they are frozen, they remain in storage until you are ready to use them.
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We believe that affordable fertility treatment
should be available to everyone
Getting Started
We are here to support you in the manner that suits you best, whether that’s in person or over the phone. Book an appointment or speak to our Fertility Advisor today.