Human oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing) is a process in which a woman’s eggs (oocytes) are extracted, frozen and stored. Later, when she is ready to become pregnant, the eggs can be thawed, fertilized, and transferred to the uterus as embryos. This is a proven and successful way to try to preserve your fertility. The process requires hormonal stimulation to retrieve your eggs. The oocytes (eggs) are frozen or cryopreserved using an advanced technique called vitrification. Theoretically, eggs may be frozen indefinitely, as no biological activity takes place during cryopreservation. According to the UAE law, freezing can be extended for a period of 5 years. Obtaining a yearly consent from patients is obligatory.
Egg Freezing in Natural Cycles, Poor Responders & Hyper-responders
After egg retrieval procedure, the eggs are immediately transferred to the laboratory for an advanced cryopreservation process called “vitrification” performed by our highly skilled and experienced embryologists. The eggs are then stored in a special holding tank.