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Egg freezing is gaining momentum in India; However, there are many myths that create confusion and influence their decisions. Let us clarify the facts according to Dr. Trupti Raheja, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi.
Myth 1: Egg freezing guarantees future pregnancy
Fact: Freezing eggs does not guarantee pregnancy. Although success depends on the age and quality of the eggs, this significantly improves your chances of getting pregnant.
Myth 2: Only women with medical problems should freeze their eggs.
Fact: More and more healthy women deliberately freeze their eggs after the age of 35 to preserve their fertility in case they conceive.
Myth 3: One cycle is enough for everyone.
Fact: Most women may need more than one cycle to deposit 10-20 good quality eggs to increase their chances of conceiving.
Myth 4: The procedure hurts.
Fact: While receiving hormonal injections can be painful and sometimes cause swelling, the actual retrieval of the eggs is a minor procedure and painless.
Myth 5: Long-term side effects of hormonal injections
Fact: Side effects are short-lived. There are no known long-term health risks from the fertility drugs used in egg freezing.
Myth 6: Freezing eggs harms future fertility
Fact: It does not reduce natural fertility. It uses an egg that is naturally destroyed in each menstrual cycle.
Myth 7: Frozen eggs rarely survive thawing
Fact: Using modern vitrification techniques, approximately 90% of eggs survive the melting process.
Myth 8: Egg freezing at 40 is just as successful as at 25 or 30
Fact: Egg quality declines rapidly after 35. Freezing first gives much better results.
Myth 9: Egg freezing is only for celebrities or the rich.
Fact: Its price is now very reasonable, as most IVF clinics offer affordable packages and EMI options.
Myth 10: Eggs can be stored forever without any follow-up
Fact: Long-term storage may be safe, yet from a legal and clinical perspective, renewal of consent is mandatory from time to time.
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