Shady Grove Fertility in Woodbridge, VA

A consult with a physician to review current fertility, discuss egg freezing as an option, and schedule ovarian reserve testing.

Flash-freezing (vitrification) of mature eggs to preserve quality and quantity at the time of retrieval, with storage in liquid nitrogen.

Use of birth control pills for 2–3 weeks to initiate the cycle and synchronize follicle growth prior to egg retrieval.

Daily injectable hormone medications for 10–12 days to stimulate multiple follicles, combined with regular monitoring appointments.

A single injection at the end of stimulation to mature the eggs and signal the body to prepare for egg retrieval.

A 20–25 minute transvaginal procedure under anesthesia to collect mature eggs from the ovaries, followed by a short recovery period.

Laboratory evaluation of retrieved eggs for maturity, followed by vitrification and storage in liquid nitrogen.

A fertilization technique where a single sperm is injected directly into a thawed egg to facilitate embryo creation.

A 5-minute procedure to transfer a fertilized embryo into the uterus, with no anesthesia or recovery time required.

Consultation with a social worker and physician to select and use donor sperm through certified sperm banks.

Testing to measure the quantity and quality of remaining eggs in the ovaries.

Regular blood tests and ultrasound scans during the stimulation phase to monitor follicle growth and adjust medication dosages.

Evaluation of uterine health, fallopian tube function, and partner sperm count and quality (or female-only evaluation if using donor sperm).