Upasana Kamineni, Ram Charan decided to freeze eggs ‘very early’ in their marriage: Know when is a good time to opt for the procedure

“People might say that we are inheriting so much, but at the end of the day, what we keep for our child, what we earn has to make sense. We didn’t let anything in the way of our thoughts, and I think that is something I respect a lot in our relationship,” she added.

What is egg freezing and how does it work?

Medically known as mature oocyte cryopreservation, egg freezing is a method that involves safeguarding a women’s ability to get pregnant in the future. “In this method, unfertilised eggs are harvested from the ovaries and frozen to be used later, where they are combined with the sperm and implanted in the uterus manually,” said Dr Swati Mishra, consultant, Birla Fertility and IVF.

How does it help?

Egg freezing is a reliable option for women who are not yet ready to get pregnant and wish to conceive in their thirties, Dr Mishra noted. “One of the most significant advantages of this technique is that it is a multi-step process, does not require sperm from the donor, and can be fertilised at the time of conception,” Dr Mishra elucidated.

What does the procedure entail?

Once you speak with a fertility consultant, and decide to opt for the procedure, you will be thoroughly monitored. “Before egg freezing, there will be certain tests conducted to detect infections or any factors that can lead to complications. After a step-by-step evaluation, the procedure will only be started if you are found suitable for egg freezing,” said Dr Karishma Dafle, fertility consultant, Nova IVF Fertility, Pune.

This procedure will be carried out in three parts. “First, ovarian stimulation will be done. Here, synthetic hormones will be injected into the woman in order to stimulate the ovaries and create multiple eggs instead of having only one. Then, the expert will have to look for the development of follicles (fluid-filled sacs where eggs get mature) with the help of blood tests and vaginal ultrasound. It tends to take some time for follicles to develop inside the ovaries. Then, the eggs which are unfertilised will be retrieved, frozen, and can be used whenever the woman wants to get pregnant in the future,” explained Dr Dafle.

Is your biological clock ticking? Freezing eggs may be an option. (Source: Getty Images)

When can this option be availed?

Before opting for this method, it is crucial to understand when a woman can use this option. “Couples or individuals can opt for this option in cases of infertility issues, cancer treatment, during IVF or In vitro fertilisation, delayed pregnancy, and physical problems like infections or organ failure which can damage the quality of eggs, and may require such an intervention,” said Dr Mishra.

When is an opportune time?

According to Dr Mishra, it has been seen that young women produce more fertile eggs that have higher chances of fertilisation in the future. “The quantity of eggs increases the chances of pregnancy. A higher quantity of eggs also ensures higher opportunities for conception in the future,” said Dr Mishra.

At the same time, women should make sure to opt for this procedure under the guidance of an expert fertility consultant only. Try to clarify all the doubts that come to your mind, and seek timely treatment, Dr Dafle reaffirmed.

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