More couples are making the choice to plan a family in a responsible way. Part of the planning often includes making sure a financially gainful career is in place before having children. More women are having children in the latter part of child-bearing years nowadays. It’s possible to preserve fertility with Egg Freezing in San Antonio TX. Egg cryopreservation keeps eggs in the condition they are at peak fertility, so the chances of successful pregnancies are good in the future. Egg Freezing in San Antonio TX is ideal for women who need to establish careers before starting families. It also protects the fertility of someone being treated for a malady that can damage the quality of eggs.
The way eggs are preserved has advanced over the years. Before, eggs were stored in a way that put them at risk for chromosome damage. With egg cryopreservation, the cells and soft tissue of eggs are stored in below freezing temperatures to suspend biological processes. In simpler terms, eggs are frozen in time with no age progression. A process called vitrification protects eggs from cell damage while frozen. An accelerated thawing process prevents ice crystals from forming in cells. Sperm can be stored with cryopreservation methods as well.
Cryopreserved embryo transfer prepares embryos to thrive in the womb. Thermal energy warms the cryopreserved embryos to be transferred to the uterus after being treated with egg quality enhancing medication. The cryopreserved eggs and the method at which they are transferred decreases the chance of birth defects and miscarriage. Women who have their eggs frozen, then are assisted with conception in this way avoid all the risk factors of age related complications. Women already of advanced maternal age with no preserved eggs may be good candidates for micro IVF. Micro IVF addresses challenges faced with aging eggs, like poor ovarian reserve or egg quality. Those who want to minimize the chance of multiples should look into this method. A smaller number of eggs are produced, but egg quality is enhanced. Standard IVF uses higher doses of medication that stimulate the reproductive system. Adverse side effects occur more with standard IVF. Moderate doses of medication are taken for micro IVF. A fertility specialist conducts some tests for a health assessment that rates the chances of success. Contact us for a consultation.
