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Career, education, the right relationship — life has not aligned with motherhood yet. You are healthy. You simply want time. The ideal age window is 28–35.
Fertility Preservation Treatment
Egg Freezing in Ahmedabad
Oocyte Cryopreservation | Advanced Vitrification Technology
Your body is not on the same timeline as your life. For women planning motherhood later, preparing for cancer treatment, or responding to low reserve, egg freezing using advanced vitrification preserves today’s younger eggs for tomorrow’s IVF journey.
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Treatment Overview
Egg Freezing & Fertility Preservation in Ahmedabad
Your body is not always on the same timeline as your life. Career, the right relationship, health conditions, or simply not being ready yet can all delay motherhood, even when fertility cannot be paused naturally.
Egg freezing — medically called oocyte cryopreservation — changes that equation. At Wellspring IVF, Dr. Pranay Shah and the embryology team use advanced vitrification to freeze and preserve eggs with high post-thaw survival.
The key variable is age at freezing. The younger the eggs at the time of vitrification, the stronger their future reproductive value. Technology matters, but timing matters more.
28–35
Optimal Age Window
80–90%
Post-Thaw Survival
10–15
Target Eggs Under 34
10–12 Days
Typical Stimulation
15+ Yrs
Wellspring Standard
Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?
There are three broad groups of women who benefit most from egg freezing — and each has a different urgency and clinical approach.
The Age Window — When Egg Quality Is On Your Side
The single most important variable in egg freezing success is not the technology — it is your age at the time of freezing. Eggs frozen at 30 are biologically younger than eggs frozen at 38, and that biological age is permanently preserved the moment vitrification occurs.
| Age at Freezing | Egg Quality | Expected Eggs Retrieved | Recommended? | Dr. Shah’s Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | Excellent | 12–20+ per cycle | Ideal — long runway ahead | Best outcomes. Consider if you have any concerns about timeline. |
| 30–34 | Very Good | 10–15 per cycle | Optimal window | The clinical sweet spot. High quality eggs, good numbers. Act now. |
| 35–37 | Good to Moderate | 8–12 per cycle | Still very effective | May need 1–2 cycles to reach target egg count. Don’t delay further. |
| 38–40 | Declining | 5–10 per cycle | Possible, lower efficiency | Multiple cycles likely needed. Discuss realistic expectations with Dr. Shah. |
| Over 40 | Significantly Reduced | 3–7 per cycle | Case by case basis | Success rates drop sharply. Donor eggs via ART Bank may be a parallel discussion. |
Dr. Pranay Shah on Age & Egg Freezing: “The women who benefit most from egg freezing are those who act before they feel the urgency. By the time most women feel the biological clock, the optimal window has already partially closed. The right time to freeze eggs is usually two to three years before you think you need to.”
Step Timeline
The Egg Freezing Process — Step by Step at Wellspring IVF
The egg freezing process mirrors the first half of an IVF cycle. The key difference is that instead of fertilising the retrieved eggs immediately, we preserve them in their unfertilised state using vitrification.
Step 1
Day 1–3 of cycle
Initial Consultation & Baseline Investigation
Dr. Pranay Shah reviews your hormonal profile before recommending any stimulation protocol. Key tests include AMH, antral follicle count, Day 2/3 FSH and estradiol, and baseline transvaginal ultrasound. These define the dose, type, and duration of injections. No two protocols are identical.
Step 2
Days 2–12 of cycle
Ovarian Stimulation with Hormone Injections
Daily home injections are given for approximately 10–12 days to stimulate multiple follicles. Monitoring includes ultrasound every 2–3 days, blood hormone levels, and protocol adjustments if over- or under-response is detected. Wellspring actively manages OHSS risk and provides detailed injection guidance.
Step 3
Day 13–14 of cycle
Trigger Injection & Egg Retrieval
When follicles reach maturity, a single trigger injection is given and egg retrieval happens exactly 35–36 hours later. The procedure takes 20–30 minutes under light IV sedation. A fine ultrasound-guided needle retrieves eggs through the vaginal wall. There are no incisions and you go home the same day.
Step 4
Same Day
Vitrification — Flash Freezing in Our IVF Lab
Within minutes of retrieval, mature eggs are dehydrated, loaded with cryoprotectant, and plunged into liquid nitrogen at –196°C in under one second. This vitrification method eliminates ice crystal formation — the historic cause of egg damage during freezing — and dramatically improves survival after thaw.
Step 5
Secure Storage & Your Future Planning
Your frozen eggs can remain stored for years. When you are ready to use them, the future process involves thawing the eggs, fertilising them using ICSI, growing embryos to blastocyst stage, and then performing a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET).
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer: Which Has Higher Success?
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer: Which Has Higher Success?
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer: Which Has Higher Success?
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer: Which Has Higher Success?
Technology Matters
Vitrification vs. Slow Freeze — Why the Technology Matters
Not all egg freezing is equal. The method used to freeze your eggs determines how many survive when you are ready to use them. This is a non-negotiable clinical distinction.
| Parameter | Old Slow-Freeze Method | Vitrification (Wellspring Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Freezing Speed | Hours (gradual) | < 1 second (ultra-rapid) |
| Ice Crystal Formation | Yes — major cause of egg damage | None — complete elimination of crystals |
| Post-Thaw Egg Survival | 50–60% | 80–90% (published clinical data) |
| Fertilisation Rate of Thawed Eggs | Lower | Comparable to fresh eggs |
| Is It Available at Wellspring? | No — fully phased out | Yes — standard protocol |
| ESHRE / ASRM Status | No longer recommended | Gold standard recommendation |
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How Many Eggs Should You Freeze?
This is the most common question — and the most misunderstood. There is no single magic number because the required egg count depends on your age, the number of children you hope to have, and published survival and fertilisation data.
| Age at Freezing | Eggs Needed Per Baby (Target) | Why This Number? |
|---|---|---|
| Under 34 | 10–15 mature eggs | Higher quality means lower attrition at thaw, fertilisation, and blastocyst formation. |
| 34–37 | 15–20 mature eggs | Moderate quality decline means extra eggs create a practical safety buffer. |
| 38–40 | 20–25 mature eggs | Significant quality decline means higher attrition. Multiple cycles may be needed. |
Understanding the Egg Attrition Funnel: Not every frozen egg becomes a baby. With vitrification, 80–90% survive thaw, 70–80% of surviving eggs fertilise with ICSI, 40–60% of fertilised eggs reach blastocyst, and each blastocyst transfer then carries an age-dependent pregnancy chance. This is why Dr. Shah recommends a target, not a minimum.
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09099946050Egg Freezing Cost in Ahmedabad — Wellspring IVF
Transparency in cost is a founding principle of Wellspring IVF. There are no hidden charges. Here is the complete cost structure for egg freezing in Ahmedabad.
| Component | What It Includes | Approximate Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Stimulation Medications (Injections) | FSH, LH analogues, trigger injection — depends on protocol and required dose | ₹40,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Monitoring (Ultrasounds + Bloodwork) | All scans and hormone tests during stimulation | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Egg Retrieval (OPU Procedure) | OT time, anaesthesiologist, nursing, equipment | ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Embryology — Vitrification & Preparation | Embryologist fee, lab consumables, cryoprotectant preparation | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 |
| First Year Cryo-Storage Fee | Storage of eggs in liquid nitrogen tank | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 / year |
| Annual Storage (subsequent years) | Maintenance of stored eggs | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 / year |
| Total (First Cycle, All-In Estimate) | Complete one-cycle cost including medication | ₹1,08,000 – ₹1,75,000 |
All costs are approximate estimates and subject to change based on individual protocol requirements. Final cost is provided after baseline assessment. Call 9099946050 for current pricing.
Why Cost Varies Between Patients: The biggest variable is medication dose, which depends entirely on ovarian reserve (AMH and AFC). Women with good reserve usually require lower doses. Women with low reserve often require higher doses of more expensive medication. That is why a precise baseline assessment is medically essential before any final quotation.
Oncofertility
Egg Freezing Before Cancer Treatment — Oncofertility at Wellspring
Chemotherapy and pelvic radiation can permanently damage ovarian reserve. For women diagnosed with cancer, egg freezing before treatment begins is not a luxury — it may be the only opportunity to preserve biological fertility before treatment starts.
Who Qualifies for Oncofertility Preservation?
- Any woman of reproductive age (up to ~40) receiving chemotherapy
- Patients undergoing pelvic or abdominal radiation
- Women receiving gonadotoxic medications for autoimmune conditions
- Pre-surgical patients facing bilateral oophorectomy (ovary removal)
Time is the critical factor. Oncofertility cycles can be initiated within 2 weeks of diagnosis in most cases, even mid-cycle. Dr. Pranay Shah coordinates directly with oncologists.
What to Expect: The Oncofertility Timeline
- Referral received from oncologist or patient direct
- Emergency baseline assessment within 48 hours
- Stimulation begins — random-start protocols available (no need to wait for cycle Day 2)
- Egg retrieval — 10–14 days after stimulation start
- Vitrification and secure storage same day
- Cancer treatment proceeds
We have helped cancer survivors return for their frozen eggs years later and achieve pregnancy. This is why this service matters.
Success Rates - What the Evidence Actually Shows
Success rates in egg freezing are impossible to quote as a single number because the outcome depends on the age at freezing, the number of eggs frozen, and the future circumstances of use. Here is what published data shows when eggs are frozen at Wellspring using Vitrification:
| Age at Egg Freezing | Post-Thaw Survival Rate | Fertilisation Rate | Live Birth Rate Per Transfer (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 85–92% | 75–85% | 40–55% per transfer |
| 35–37 | 80–88% | 70–80% | 30–45% per transfer |
| 38–40 | 75–85% | 65–75% | 20–35% per transfer |
| Over 40 | 70–80% | 60–70% | 15–25% per transfer |
These figures represent published data ranges from international ART registries and peer-reviewed literature. Individual results at Wellspring depend on ovarian reserve, stimulation response, and the number of eggs successfully frozen. Pregnancy outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Why Wellspring
Why Choose Wellspring IVF for Egg Freezing in Ahmedabad?
Egg freezing is not a procedure that should be chosen on price alone. The quality of the embryology lab, the consistency of cryo-storage, and the experience of the team managing your stimulation and retrieval directly affect how many of your eggs survive when you are ready to use them.
Egg Freezing vs. Embryo Freezing — Which Is Right for You?
Many patients ask whether they should freeze eggs or embryos. The answer depends almost entirely on relationship status and future plans.
| Factor | Egg Freezing (Oocyte) | Embryo Freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Who It’s For | Single women; women without a committed partner | Couples undergoing IVF together |
| Sperm Required at Time of Freezing? | No | Yes — fertilisation happens before freezing |
| Flexibility | Maximum — partner can be anyone in the future | Limited — embryo is legally joint property |
| Legal Status in India (ART Act 2021) | Permitted for single women | Requires couple consent; legal implications in separation |
| Success Rates | Slightly lower per egg due to thaw + fertilisation attrition | Higher per frozen embryo because fertilisation has already occurred |
| Dr. Shah’s Recommendation | For single women — usually egg freezing | For couples in IVF — embryo freezing post-retrieval |
If you are in a committed relationship and undergoing treatment together, read more about our dedicated embryo freezing service and the complete IVF treatment process at Wellspring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ideal age, cost, number of eggs, vitrification, future IVF use, and cancer-related fertility preservation.
Ask a QuestionIs egg freezing painful?
The daily stimulation injections cause minimal discomfort — most patients compare them to a small pinch. The egg retrieval itself is done under IV sedation, so you will not feel the procedure. Mild bloating and pelvic heaviness for 2–3 days post-retrieval is common and expected as the ovaries return to normal size.
How long does the entire egg freezing process take?
From your first consultation to egg retrieval, the process takes approximately 3–4 weeks — one full menstrual cycle. Stimulation injections are given over 10–12 days within that window. After retrieval, Vitrification happens the same day. You are done within the month.
Can I do a second egg freezing cycle to get more eggs?
Yes — and for women over 35 or with a lower ovarian reserve, Dr. Shah often recommends banking eggs from 2–3 cycles before considering the target count reached. Each cycle is independent and can be done in consecutive months. Cumulative banking is a valid and commonly used strategy.
How long can my eggs stay frozen?
Published data shows eggs can remain viable in cryostorage for many years without significant quality degradation. Women have achieved successful pregnancies from eggs stored for 10+ years. The biological age of the egg is permanently fixed at the moment of Vitrification — time in storage does not age them further.
Will egg freezing affect my natural fertility or future cycles?
No. The eggs retrieved during a freezing cycle are those that would have been naturally reabsorbed in that month’s cycle anyway. Stimulation medications recruit multiple follicles from the monthly cohort — they do not draw from your future reserve. Your baseline AMH and remaining follicle count are unaffected by the procedure.
Is egg freezing covered by insurance in India?
Medical egg freezing for oncofertility (cancer-related) is increasingly recognised by some insurers — check your specific policy. Social egg freezing is currently not covered by insurance in India. At Wellspring, we offer transparent pricing and can discuss phased payment approaches during your consultation.
At what age is it too late to freeze eggs?
There is no absolute cut-off, but clinical outcomes decline significantly after 40. Egg quality and quantity both reduce with age — this is biology, not opinion. If you are in your mid-to-late 30s and considering egg freezing, the most important step you can take is a consultation this week, not next year. The earlier you have baseline data, the better-informed your decision will be.
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