You’re 35 or older and want a second baby? Perhaps your doctor has already told you about the conditions, probabilities, risks… of fertility at age 40. And does this cause you some fear to fulfill your desire for a second baby? We present you an option that you could consider to make this dream come true.
It is a fact that as age “advances” there is a greater probability of having risky pregnancies or giving birth to children with some chromosomal alteration. Still, you probably know of a friend who has postponed her motherhood even after passing 35 years for different reasons, for professional fulfillment, work, financial affairs or even not having a stable partner. You yourself, perhaps, have put off having a second baby to enjoy the first one well, for your work, because you divorced your previous partner, or because you did not want to but now.
HOWEVER, IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS PANORAMA, THE FREEZING OF EGGS IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO HAVE CHILDREN AT THE TIME YOU WANT.
Egg freezing involves removing eggs and cryopreserving them for future use in an assisted reproduction procedure, specifically in vitro fertilization (laboratory fertilization of an egg by a sperm and then transferring it to the maternal uterus, where it will develop to become in a baby).
So when you are determined to get pregnant, your doctor will thaw your eggs based on your menstrual cycle. A study proceeds to in vitro fertilization (the eggs are injected with the partner’s semen to increase the chances of fertilization).
How do you know if you are a candidate to use it?
If you want to postpone the pregnancy for a few more years (after 35) if you have been diagnosed with cancer, you have a low ovarian response or if you are prone to the arrival of menopause before the age of 40.
How long can they keep your eggs frozen?
A lifetime. Cryobanks typically make contracts for a number of years as required, but rest assured that thanks to vitrification techniques, eggs can be kept in good condition for a long time.
How much would it cost you?
It varies from woman to woman depending on age and particular gynecological conditions (having a single ovary or endometriosis) or if you are completely healthy.
When can you consider freezing your eggs?
Since you are of legal age it is possible.
What is the ideal number of eggs to be frozen?
From 15 to 20 mature eggs.
WHAT DOES THIS PROCESS CONSIST OF? STEP BY STEP CRYOPRESERVATION
1. Get a gynecological and hormonal medical evaluation with a specialist.
2. Start treatment with medications to stimulate ovarian function and mature at least 10 eggs.
3. When your eggs are mature enough, they will perform a transvaginal aspiration.
4. Once aspirated, the follicles are evaluated and prepared in the laboratory.
5. Then the follicles are placed in a freezing chamber that will be monitored.
6. The eggs are stored in a cryobank, where they remain for the years you want to wait.