Oocyte Cryopreservation
Whether you're not ready to start a family yet, facing a medical diagnosis, or simply want to protect your options — egg freezing gives you the gift of time. IRFC's vitrification technology and TMRW Vault storage provide the highest standards of egg preservation available.
Egg freezing is no longer considered experimental — it is a proven method of fertility preservation recommended in a growing range of circumstances. You don't need a medical reason to freeze your eggs; the desire to preserve future options is reason enough.
IRFC also offers sperm freezing and embryo cryopreservation, giving couples and individuals multiple paths to preserving their reproductive future.
Not ready for parenthood yet but want to protect future options.
Single or not yet partnered, but anticipating a family in the future.
Cancer, autoimmune disease, or other conditions requiring treatments that affect fertility.
Test results suggest ovarian reserve is declining faster than expected.
Family history of early menopause or genetic conditions affecting fertility.
Freezing extra eggs from a stimulation cycle to avoid discarding them.
Your physician orders baseline bloodwork (AMH, FSH, estradiol) and an antral follicle count (AFC) ultrasound. These results help predict how your ovaries will respond to stimulation and how many eggs we can reasonably expect to retrieve.
Daily injectable hormones encourage your ovaries to develop multiple follicles simultaneously — rather than the single egg produced in a natural cycle. You return for regular monitoring appointments (ultrasound and blood draws) to track follicle development and adjust medications as needed.
When follicles reach the optimal size (typically 17–20mm), a trigger injection is administered to finalize egg maturation. Retrieval is scheduled approximately 36 hours later.
Under light sedation, mature eggs are retrieved via a thin needle guided by transvaginal ultrasound. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. Most patients rest for a few hours and go home the same day.
Mature eggs are immediately frozen using vitrification — an ultra-rapid technique that prevents ice crystal formation and preserves egg integrity far more effectively than traditional slow-freeze methods.
Frozen eggs are stored in the TMRW Vault — IRFC's smart cryogenic storage system with RFID tracking, 24/7 monitoring, and military-grade encryption. Your eggs remain there until you are ready to use them.
Storage Technology
Once frozen, your eggs are stored in the TMRW Vault — a liquid nitrogen smart tank with digital RFID tracking, 24/7 active monitoring, and military-grade encryption. Every egg has a digital history. Every check-up is logged. No handwritten labels, no ambiguity.
Most physicians recommend banking 15–20 mature eggs to maximize the chance of at least one successful pregnancy. Younger patients typically need fewer cycles, while older patients may need more. We'll set realistic expectations based on your ovarian reserve.
Egg quality peaks in the mid-to-late 20s and declines after 35. Freezing before 35 generally produces the strongest outcomes. However, egg freezing can still be a meaningful option for women in their late 30s, and we encourage consultation to understand your individual picture.
Vitrified eggs can remain in storage for many years. Current evidence suggests no significant decline in egg viability over time when stored correctly. Your eggs in our TMRW Vault system are monitored continuously.
Egg freezing preserves unfertilized eggs, while embryo freezing preserves eggs that have already been fertilized. Single individuals or those without a partner will freeze eggs; couples often have the option to freeze embryos, which have historically higher survival rates — though egg-freezing technology has improved substantially.
No. The eggs retrieved during a freezing cycle are from the pool of eggs your body would naturally select that month. The process does not deplete future egg supply.
Yes. IRFC prioritizes consultations for patients facing cancer diagnoses who need to preserve fertility before beginning chemotherapy or radiation. We can often accommodate urgent timelines.
A free consultation takes an hour. The peace of mind it provides can last a lifetime. Let's talk about your options.