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Should I freeze my eggs?

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Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is most effective when done before age 35. Realistic outcomes:

• Eggs frozen at 30: ~60% chance of live birth per 10 eggs. • Eggs frozen at 35: ~40% chance of live birth per 10 eggs. • Eggs frozen at 38: ~25% chance of live birth per 10 eggs. • Eggs frozen at 40: ~10% chance of live birth per 10 eggs.

Most patients need 15–25 eggs to have a reasonable chance of one live birth, requiring 1–2 stimulation cycles.

Cost (per cycle): $4,000–7,000 in India, $8,000–12,000 in Turkey, $12,000–20,000 in US/UK. Annual storage runs $300–800.

Worth it if: you're 30–37, single or not yet ready for children, family planning timeline is 3+ years out. Less cost-effective at 38+ — IVF later may be similar success without intermediate storage.

This answer is general information, not medical advice. Your own doctor should confirm what applies to your case.

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