Shady Grove Fertility in Annapolis, MD

Schedule an appointment with Shady Grove Fertility to discuss fertility options and next steps.

Initial consult to review current fertility status, discuss egg freezing options, and schedule ovarian reserve testing.

Flash-freeze mature eggs using vitrification technology to preserve egg quality at the time of retrieval.

Use of birth control pills for 2–3 weeks to initiate and synchronize the egg freezing cycle.

Daily injectable hormone medications over 10–12 days to stimulate the development of multiple ovarian follicles.

Administration of a trigger injection to mature eggs and prepare them for retrieval.

Transvaginal egg retrieval under anesthesia at an ambulatory surgery center, followed by short recovery.

Evaluation of retrieved eggs for maturity and freezing of viable eggs in liquid nitrogen for future use.

Laboratory fertilization procedure in which a single sperm is injected directly into a thawed egg.

Procedure to transfer fertilized embryo into the uterus, involving hormonal preparation but no anesthesia.

Testing of ovarian reserve (egg supply) through bloodwork and ultrasound assessment.

Regular monitoring appointments including blood tests and ultrasound imaging to track follicle growth.

Assessment of uterine health, fallopian tube patency, and sperm count and quality (partner or donor).