Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)

Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation) — American Fertility Centre, Sharjah

At American Fertility Centre — Sharjah, our egg freezing service (oocyte cryopreservation) gives women the option to preserve reproductive potential for medical or elective reasons. We use modern ovarian stimulation protocols, state-of-the-art vitrification, and secure storage aligned with UAE regulations and international best practice.

What is egg freezing?
Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is a procedure where mature eggs are collected, rapidly frozen (vitrified) and stored so they can be thawed, fertilised and transferred later when you choose to attempt pregnancy. Vitrification is the preferred method because it minimises ice formation and improves post-thaw survival rates.

Consultation & baseline tests

Medical history, AMH, baseline ultrasound (AFC) and relevant blood tests.

Egg retrieval

A short outpatient procedure under sedation to collect mature oocytes (usually 15–30 minutes).

Vitrification & storage

Eggs are vitrified in the embryology lab and stored in controlled, monitored facilities.

Why choose American Fertility Centre — Sharjah?

Personalised stimulation protocols tailored to AMH and AFC.
Experienced embryology team using vitrification and strict quality controls.
Counselling & informed consent — we prioritise clear expectations about success rates, costs and follow-up options.
Regulatory compliance & secure storage — procedures consistently follow UAE regulatory guidance.

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Safety, success & realistic expectations

Age matters most: Younger age at the time of cryopreservation is the single strongest predictor of future success. Clinics commonly advise earlier consideration (often before mid-30s) for elective freezing to maximise viable egg numbers.

Return-to-use rates are variable: Published studies show only a minority of women return to use their frozen oocytes; outcomes depend on age at freezing and number of eggs stored. Systematic reviews report variable return/use rates and stress the importance of realistic counselling.

Technique & lab quality matter: Vitrification and experienced embryology teams significantly improve post-thaw survival and fertilisation outcomes. We follow internationally recommended laboratory standards.