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Follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH, is a hormone that plays an important role in your reproductive health. As a woman, understanding your FSH levels can provide insights into your fertility potential and help you make informed decisions about family planning, including egg freezing. But what exactly is FSH, and what do your levels mean? Let's dive in and explore this essential hormone.

Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, has grown in popularity, with a 30% increase in egg-freezing cycles from 2021 to 2022 alone! While egg freezing is generally considered safe and effective, we still get a lot of questions. Let's address some of the most common concerns I hear as an OBGYN.

When should you consider freezing your eggs during medical school? If egg freezing is on your mind, understanding the best timing can make the process much smoother. Medical school actually offers some unique advantages. You are better positioned to understand everything involved in the medical procedure.

Since it has become open for routine use, egg freezing has been proven a safe and growing option for women seeking to navigate an increasingly complex reproductive landscape. Its rising popularity reflects a shift in the cultural zeitgeist, where people are marrying and having children later in life– if at all.

Consider this your guide to egg retrieval recovery: what to expect, how to prepare, and tips and tricks to make sure your recovery process is as smooth and quick as possible. 

If you're considering egg freezing, you may have come across the term "vitrification." This rapid freezing technique is a game-changer in the world of egg freezing, offering significantly improved success rates compared to older freezing methods. Let's dive into what vitrification is and why it's so important for preserving your fertility.

Egg freezing (also known as oocyte cryopreservation) is a way to preserve your eggs today for potential use in the future. It offers women more control over their reproductive timeline. While the thought of freezing your eggs might seem intimidating, the actual egg retrieval portion of the process is a minimally invasive procedure. Let's break down what egg freezing involves and whether it requires surgery.

Anonymity is often a primary question for potential donors as they may believe that anonymity to be a way to protect themselves from the emotional complexity that is egg donation. They may believe that by remaining anonymous they can avoid forming any type of relationship with the child or recipients thereby also potentially avoiding feelings of guilt, responsibility, or attachment. Or they may not want it to interfere with future relationships or their own family dynamics. While anonymity is no longer realistic, disclosed and undisclosed egg donation offers benefits and the chance for meaningful future connections.

Egg freezing can provide amazing reproductive optionality in the event that you may need to use your frozen eggs to have children down the line — but what happens to unused frozen eggs if you don’t end up needing them? In this article, we’ll discuss what happens after you freeze your eggs and some options for what to do with any unused frozen eggs. 

Divorce or a breakup can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing life event. The end of a relationship can bring about feelings of loss, grief, loneliness, and uncertainty. Divorce can impact various aspects of one's life, including future plans— plans that may have included children. Significant life changes such as divorce may also prompt women to consider egg freezing as a way to preserve their fertility for future family-building purposes.

If you are thinking about donating your eggs, there are a few considerations you should take into account before starting the process. Read on for everything you need to know about egg donation if you have a mental health condition.

Thinking about delaying having kids for a while? Maybe you’re focused on your career, haven't found the right partner, or just aren't ready yet. Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is a way to take some pressure off that biological clock and increase your fertility options. But is it right for you? Let’s dive into some of the factors doctors use to help people determine if they are a good candidate for egg freezing.