Melissa A. Esposito, M.D.

Initial appointment to review fertility status and discuss egg freezing options, including ovarian reserve testing.

Flash-freezing mature eggs to preserve fertility at the quality and quantity present at the time of retrieval.

Use of birth control pills for 2–3 weeks to synchronize cycle timing and prepare for an egg freezing cycle.

Daily injectable hormone medications over 10–12 days to stimulate multiple follicles, followed by a trigger injection to mature and release eggs.

20–25 minute transvaginal procedure under anesthesia to collect eggs for freezing.

Laboratory procedure to inject a single sperm directly into a thawed egg to achieve fertilization.

5-minute procedure without anesthesia to transfer fertilized embryo into the uterus.

Tests and bloodwork to assess current egg supply and fertility potential before egg freezing.

6–9 monitoring visits during stimulation to track follicle growth and adjust medication dosages.

Imaging and tests to assess the health and structure of the uterus and fallopian tubes prior to embryo transfer.

Analysis of sperm concentration and motility for male partners or donors.