
More and more women are waiting to have children, with around 20% having their first child after the age of 35. Unfortunately, age is also a growing cause of fertility problems. Freezing eggs or embryos allows you to preserve your fertility at its present state, so you can plan for a family in the future—when you’re ready.
You may want to consider freezing your eggs or embryos if you are:
- Undecided about future children
- Currently focused on other life events
- Still searching for the right partner
- Undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy
- Showing signs of early menopause
- Being deployed overseas in the US military
- Surgically transitioning from a female to a male

What to expect in a cycle
The entire process can take less than a month to complete. Some women may need to undergo more than one freezing cycle to retrieve an adequate number of eggs. Your doctor can help determine the exact number needed, but in general, fertility experts recommend freezing:
- 10 to 30 eggs
- 20 or more embryos
Understand the fertility preservation process, how cryopreservation works, and your options for payment.