Shady Grove Fertility in Fair Oaks, VA

Use of birth control pills to initiate cycle synchronization and manipulate timing of egg freezing retrieval.

Emotional support and counseling when using donor sperm, including discussion of psychological aspects.

Initial consult with physician to review fertility status and determine if egg freezing is an appropriate option.

Flash-freezing mature eggs using vitrification technology to preserve egg quality and quantity.

Daily injectable hormone medications over 10–12 days with 6–9 monitoring appointments including bloodwork and ultrasound to mature multiple eggs.

Hormonal injection at end of stimulation phase to mature eggs and signal ovulation prior to retrieval.

Transvaginal egg retrieval under anesthesia performed in an ambulatory surgery center, approximately 20–25 minutes for aspiration of mature eggs.

Evaluation of retrieved eggs for maturity, vitrification freezing, and long-term storage in liquid nitrogen.

Micromanipulation procedure injecting a single sperm directly into a thawed egg to achieve fertilization.

Simple, anesthesia-free procedure placing a fertilized embryo into the uterus, timed with hormonal preparation of the endometrium.

Assessment of egg supply and ovarian function as part of initial fertility evaluation.

Regular assessments during stimulation cycles to track follicle growth, hormone levels, and adjust medication dosages.

Diagnostic testing of uterus and fallopian tubes prior to using frozen eggs or donor sperm.

Assessment of sperm count and quality for male partner before fertilization procedures.