Shady Grove Fertility in Columbia, MD

Initial consultation with a physician to review current fertility status and determine if egg freezing is a good option, including scheduling ovarian reserve testing.

Flash-freezing of mature eggs using vitrification technology and storage in liquid nitrogen to preserve egg quality.

Transvaginal egg retrieval procedure performed under anesthesia at an ambulatory surgery center, including 20–25 minutes of procedure time and recovery.

Laboratory fertilization procedure that involves selecting a single sperm and injecting it directly into a thawed egg.

Procedure to transfer fertilized embryos into the uterus, involving estrogen and progesterone preparation; takes about five minutes with no anesthesia.

Bloodwork and ultrasound to assess the quantity and quality of eggs in the ovaries prior to egg freezing.

Regular monitoring during stimulation phase, including bloodwork and ultrasound to ensure proper follicle growth and medication dosing adjustments.

Evaluation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and partner’s sperm count and quality (or donor sperm selection process) prior to using frozen eggs.