Knocked Up: The Podcast About Getting Pregnant

Deciding to freeze your eggs can be a big decision, we ask Dr Raelia Lew how we should be informed.  What tests do you recommend your patients undergo before freezing your eggs?   What factors could affect a patient’s eligibility for egg freezing?   How long does the entire process take?   Will I need to take time off work whilst freezing eggs?   What are the potential side effects of the medications and procedure?   Are there any long-term health risks?   What are the success rates with egg freezing and subsequent thawing?   How many eggs do you recommend freezing to achieve a live birth?   What is the survival rate of eggs during the thawing process?   How long can my eggs remain frozen?  What happens if I want to use my eggs in the future?  Further resouces:  The Egg Freezing ProcessIf I freeze my eggs when I’m 30, will they retain their genetic quality or will this deteriorate over time?What is random start for egg freezeHow successful is egg freeze technology?Jennifer Aniston wants women to think about