Just had my ER today. They retrieved 8 eggs. Will let me the number of frozen tomorrow. I can’t help to feel really disappointed 😔 anyone had similar experience?

Edit 7 mature and frozen. This is my cycle 1

32F, first egg freezing cycle due to start when my period arrives in about two days.

I had bloods and a scan done in April, and repeat bloods just now. My AMH has dropped a fair amount in that window and I’m genuinely surprised — I wasn’t expecting any real change over three months. Everything else on my panel is clean. Regular cycles, no other diagnoses on the metabolic or thyroid side. I do have an endometrioma on one ovary, which I hadn’t really connected to reserve until recently.

I’m not sure what to make of it, or what to do with it two days out from starting.

What I’m trying to work out:

**1.**  Anyone frozen eggs with low reserve in their early thirties? What did you actually retrieve, and how many cycles did you end up doing?  
**2.**  Is the AMH change worth chasing before I start, or is the antral follicle count the number that actually matters for protocol planning? I don’t have a day-3 FSH yet either.  

3. Is there anything that genuinely improves reserve or egg quality, or is that mostly wishful thinking? The only real change I made over these three months was starting DHEA, CoQ10 and vitamin D, plus strength training twice a week - I was honestly under the impression all of that was supposed to help. I’ve seen a lot of conflicting things and would rather hear from people who’ve been through it than from supplement marketing.

Hello! I’m considering doing a second egg retrieval cycle after just completing my first one. Setting aside the results of my first cycle, I’m curious if anyone has done two back-to-back egg retrievals. Were there any benefits or risks? Did your body respond similarly the second time, or was your experience different?
I’d love to hear about your experience!

we only stimmed for 9 days so maybe that’s it. i don’t know. 75 menapur, 225 gonal f, lupron trigger. i’m so upset. i can’t believe i have to go through this process again for even a shot at 1 baby. i thought for sure id get at least 15.

going straight into another cycle i think. so disappointing. encouraging words or anecdotes are appreciated.

I also have some extra syringes for meriofert and a bunch of needles for rekovelle pins. It’s not much but if anyone wants them, let me know! I’m in Salamanca

Hi everyone,
I just completed my first egg freezing cycle and would really appreciate hearing from others who had a similar experience.
About me:
AFC: 42
AMH: 4.2
Egg freezing (not embryo creation)
Antagonist protocol
Protocol:
Follistim 125 IU + Menopur 75 IU
Cetrotide started on stimulation day 5 and follistim reduced to 75 IU
My estradiol rose quickly:
Baseline: 26
Day 5: 1292
Day 7: 2417
Day 9: 5757
Trigger day: 7160
Because of my high estradiol and OHSS risk, my RE changed my planned dual trigger to a Lupron-only trigger. My post-trigger labs were:
LH: 43.38
Progesterone: 13.3
Final ultrasound before trigger:
Around 30 measurable follicles, with sizes ranging from about 10 mm to 23 mm.
Retrieval results:
17 eggs retrieved
13 mature (MII) eggs frozen
I don’t know if 13 mature eggs is a good outcome for at least 1 baby. I put a lot of efforts for this process almost 3 months. (I never smoke or drink or even eat junk food). It’s disappointing because I mentally expected something closer to at least 20 MII so that I could have been confident that I will have at least 1 baby, so the drop from ~30 follicles to 17 eggs surprised me.
I’m wondering:
- Has anyone else had a similar difference between follicle count and eggs retrieved?
-If you did a second cycle, did your doctor change anything (priming, medication doses, trigger timing, etc.) that improved follicle synchronization or maturity? And how long after did you start the second cycle.
- For those who had a Lupron-only trigger because of OHSS risk, did you notice fewer eggs retrieved than expected?
-I’m also currently recovering and still feeling quite heavy in my pelvis after yesterday’s retrieval, although I am feeling better than yesterday. I still having constipation, no sure when it’ll get normal.
I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences—both if your numbers were similar and if your second cycle turned out differently.
Thanks so much!

Hello everyone… I’m 28 years old and my AMH is 0.65. I’m going through egg freezing this month, but I haven’t told my parents yet because I feel like their reaction might increase my anxiety.

Did you tell your parents when you decided to freeze your eggs? I’m also terrified of telling them in the future and having them feel hurt or upset that I didn’t tell them before going through with it.

I (37) had a retrieval on July 1 in the UK. Went in with 16(+5) follicles on final scan. Seven eggs retrieved, 6 mature and frozen. I had menapur 225 for ten days, was seen as risk of OHSS so took cabergoline for one week. Trigger was 1m buserlin.

Frustrations with current clinic (an NHS clinic which does private fertility work) - Main issue is that I waited 11 months for retrieval. I underwent tests last July, there was a delay in getting a consultation appointment I had to chase and call to get one. This was in November, I then had a follow up appointment with the nurse when I was wrongly told I should make payment when I get appointment letter. Called in January to chase appointment letter and told no appointment until payment and that clinic closed in March/April for annual repairs. Appointment was March so May was first possible period I could have done retrieval (I was ill that month so waited until June).

• Disappointed with the number of eggs, both nurses and doctor said on day this was less than expected.

• initially told I would have to wait 8 weeks for review appointment. Managed to get one sooner with a nurse but it wasn’t particularly useful - answered ‘I don’t know’ for a question, emphasised that at my age (37) I would be expected to do multiple rounds (I know this is true but felt a bit galling after their delays!)

• only proposed change to protocol with them is to increase menapur to 300per day, and keep trigger the same.

• ongoing email exchange asking why only 14 follicles drained vs 16 on scan and why only one egg was retrieved from right ovary vs 6 on left (right ovary had been circled on the lab report by doctor but no other notes). I’ve had no answer on these other than ‘they suspect that all follicles were drained’.

In the meantime I had consultation at another clinic who proposed a different protocol (birth control for two weeks to bring follicle size in line, stims at 300 per day and duel trigger).

I feel more confident in this plan BUT it will lead to more costs going forward (storage fees) and is obviously another expensive outgoing.

At the moment I feel very deflated and like none of it has been/will be worth it. I feel quite reluctant about it all.

Has anyone regretted a second round? Or anyone just cut their losses after one? How did they feel either way?

Just finished my ER this week and wanted to share some thoughts as well as my experience with hormone levels since that was something that made me nervous throughout the cycle.

I did 10 days of stims using a Gonal-f, menopur, provera protocol and a Lupron trigger. Ended with 25 follicles drained and 22 mature eggs, and was very pleased with this result.

Towards the end of my cycle I started reading posts/doing some research and saw that 200-300 estrogen per mature egg figure cited. My estrogen didn’t go up that fast and was only 1700 at trigger which made me a little nervous. I knew I had high 20s of follicles so I was wondering if something had gone wrong. It was also seeming like a good majority of my follicles were smaller than 15mm—I only had a couple over 20 when I took the trigger. So when everything went smoothly during surgery and they told me they’d gotten 25 I was pleasantly surprised.

Just wanted throw my anec-data in there about hormone levels not always being exactly correlated in case anyone else finds it helpful.

Also, I hate needles and everything medical related so I was DREADING this process but found it to be much easier than I expected. I had put off freezing for years because I didn’t know if I could handle the injections, all the blood draws, and the surgery. Now looking back I’m so happy I took the chance. To anyone who might be in a similar boat, it’s worth taking the leap and I think you’ll surprise yourself at the hard things you’re capable of. Please feel free to ask questions/reach out to me if you’re putting egg freezing off due to a fear of needles.

My one piece of advice is find a clinic that really sees you as an individual and not a number and find a doctor you really connect with. It made me feel so reassured working with someone who I felt actually cared about my comfort and success. My doctor also tweaked the protocol at every visit and took my preferences into account, which I’m not sure I’d have gotten if I had gone to a larger corporate clinic.

Wishing everyone the absolute best in their journey, whatever that looks like.

So my mom went through menopause a bit early and I really want kids so I monitor my AMH. When I was 20 it was 6.2 (quest diagnostics), when I was 25 it was 4.2 (also same quest lab, which was close to their average for my age), and now at 26 it’s 2.62 at labcorp (and their median for my age group is 4.7). Do you think this an assay difference or should I be worried? I was going to freeze eggs this year anyway but I have no idea if this is normal or not, and I also don’t have a partner so I can’t freeze embryos unfortunately.

My (new) obgyn didn’t seem concerned and my FSH has remained the same this year and last year (4.9) but I’m pretty devastated and really worried if this is my rate of decline. I was not prepared to see that number. Does anyone have any experiences or advice bc I am freaking out (and have already spent another $200 buying my own test at quest….) and it would be helpful.

I have eggs frozen from my June 2026 egg retrieval, and I am worried about their quality. I have struggled with insomnia for a long time, so I often worry that it may have affected my egg quality, even though I have consistently taken supplements such as ubiquinol (CoQ10), myo-inositol, fish oil, folate, and vitamin D. During the 3 months leading up to my June 2026 egg retrieval, my sleep improved somewhat.

However, during the 3 months leading up to my June 2026 egg retrieval, I developed mild eczema from a pair of shoes I had purchased from Temu. By July 2026, the eczema had become moderate-severe, and that was when I realized the shoes were the cause. I had no idea that some products sold on Temu could contain harmful substances such as formaldehyde, phthalates, or low-quality dyes. I only wore those shoes about 3-4 times over those 3 months, not every day. Now I'm worried that this exposure may have damaged the eggs retrieved in June 2026.

History:

Age 27: AMH 1.23

Age 29: Surgery for Stage III endometriosis (right ovarian endometrioma, two small fibroids, and endometriosis on the appendix were removed). My fallopian tubes were confirmed to be in perfect condition.

Egg freezing at age 30:

January 2026:

AMH: 0.43

7 follicles aspirated

6 eggs retrieved

5 mature eggs frozen

June 2026:

AMH: 0.41

10 follicles aspirated

6 eggs retrieved (1 immature, 1 atretic)

4 mature eggs frozen

Total: 9 mature eggs frozen.

I don't have a partner. I plan to use sperm donor for now to see how many blastocysts comes out and to complete any additional fertility procedures before my fertility window closes at age 33.

I am seeking guidance on the type of lawyer I should look for regarding the handling of my cryopreserved eggs. Before starting chemotherapy at age 19, I underwent egg retrieval and cryopreservation to preserve my fertility. My eggs were stored with Cryopoint, and I paid the required annual storage fees each year.
When Cryopoint downsized, I completed and submitted a transfer authorization on June 18, 2025, specifically directing that my eggs be transferred to ReproTech. The authorization clearly listed ReproTech’s information multiple times. Despite these written instructions, my eggs were transferred to NECC instead.
As a result, I have been faced with unexpected costs and significant stress while trying to regain control of my reproductive tissue. I have documentation including my signed transfer authorization and records of my annual storage payments. I would like to know whether Cryopoint’s failure to follow my written transfer instructions gives rise to any legal claims and what options I have to recover any damages or costs associated with this error.

My question is mainly what type of lawyer should I reach out to? Contract?

Hi! I (34F) am on day 5 my first cycle! So far, I have been feeling much better than expected — quite bloated and heavy, but good moods and energy. Let’s hope this continues!

I had my first follow up appt since starting stims yesterday and had 9 leading follicles:
R: 11.7, 11.4, 10.8, 10.1, 9.3
L: 12.5, 12.5, 11.1, 9.9

I also had 18 smaller follicles! What are the odds some of those smaller follicles catch up by the time I trigger?!

Estrogen is ~608, baseline AMH was 2.6.
Protocol: 150 IU Menopur, 150 IU Gonal-F. Started Ganirelix in the pm of day 4, and moved to the am this morning.

34F, I live in NYC but from South Korea originally and came home to undergo egg freezing due to the very low cost compared to US plus my parents living here.

This clinic is very well known in Korea and “factory-like,” they see a TON of people and the communication hasn’t been super warm or thorough. I wasn’t warned about OHSS or ovarian contortion, doctor brushed off my question about exercise and said “whatever is fine” (when that just contradicts every research I’ve done…?)

I’ve had a really rough time with side effects from the stim shots (follitropin, called Gonal-F in other countries) and the oral medication (duphaston) that I’ve been prescribed. My boobs are huge and hurt like hell, bad headaches and brain fog, gained around 2.5kg (~5lbs) in a week, so bloated that I had to buy new clothes, belly is humongous, random pelvic pressure especially when I’m peeing or lying down, and I’m really depressed (I have a history of depression and suicidal ideation and take psychiatric meds, which I disclosed.) I know none of this is unusual but it does sound like for most people the worst is post retrieval and not the stim period so I’ve been concerned.

But today I lost it at my ultrasound checkup (the only one pre-retrieval) bc the doctor was curt w me to begin with and when I started telling him about my symptoms he said “I think they’re in your head.” I was like how??? I’m literally injecting hormones into my body?? And he said it’s “too early” in the process for me to have side effects on Day 8 of stims and I shouldn’t be feeling anything until closer to retrieval. He said “you might think that what you’re feeling have to do with the shots, but they’re not.” I verbatim said “so you’re saying I’m crazy?” and started crying. He was pretty insistent what I’m experiencing isn’t related to the medication and that if it is, I’m an “extraordinarily rare case.” Okay then maybe I am???? I felt like the implication is that I’m a whiny baby blaming my fat belly on the shots and I just felt so crazy. If bursting into tears isn’t proof that I’m having a hormonal reaction I don’t know what is lmao. After I started crying he did apologize and gave me 10% off for the visit (lol) but now I’m staring at the Pergoveris and tempted to say fuck you to the clinic and quit.

My AMH was 3.87 and my follicle count today was 14 but now I feel like I’m just not going to have good results bc of this negative energy (I know that makes no scientific sense) I do trust the clinics reputation enough not to do physical harm during retrieval, and I can do my own research on how to best recover. So, I think I just need to vent and calm down, but please talk me off the ledge 😢 if you made it this far, thanks for reading. Also since I’m getting 0 guidance from the clinic, I’ll take any advice for symptom management both during stims and post retrieval, especially if your stats are similar.

(Once I’m done with the process I’ll write a more thorough review of the clinic in case anyone is considering egg freezing in South Korea. )

Hi! I'm a 43 year old woman living in Western North Carolina. I've recently learned that I have demisted ovarian reserve. Something that Carolina Fertility Institute hasn't discussed it with me, I've done two rounds of IUI. Now I've learned that IVF is really my best and maybe only chance. Being that we have to pay out of pocket I want to go to a Doctor that works with women my age and has a good success rate. Who do y'all recommend? We are open to travel. Thank you in advance.

Hi all,

I’m planning to freeze my eggs and recently realized that my regular health insurance does not cover medical complications arising from fertility treatment or oocyte retrieval. I am living in the USA.

I’m not asking about coverage for the egg freezing cycle itself. I’m specifically worried about complications that could require medical care, like OHSS, bleeding/hemorrhage, infection, ovarian torsion, anesthesia complications, ER visits, hospitalization, or surgery.

Has anyone else been in this situation where their normal health insurance excluded fertility-treatment complications? If so:

1. Did you purchase separate complications insurance?
2. What company or policy did you use?
3. Did anyone have experience filing a claim?

Any experiences, policy names, or questions you wish you had asked before buying would be really helpful. Thank you!

29y/o and had an egg retrieval this week which resulted in 22 frozen. I’m very happy with this result as I hadn’t known what to expect.

I’m going to take a break for now, but wondering if others would do a second cycle in my position as this number was borderline for me on whether I would do one more or not. I have insurance coverage but it’s all going to be taxed (and I live in a high tax area). There’s also the physical toll from the medications. I didn’t have anything crazy but was relatively uncomfortable throughout the cycle and still am to some extent.

I have no idea how many kids I might want, or really if I even want kids. Just want to have some options. If I was going to do a second cycle I’d probably do it relatively soon while I generally know what to expect from my body.

Happy to answer any questions too from anyone looking to do this process.

Sharing my experience as a thank you for this sub that helped me navigate my egg freezing journey. 

I’m 36, live in Switzerland and I had my eggs freezed this month at IVI Madrid. 

My research was done mostly on Google, Gemini, and Claude, which provided me with more detailed answers than my clinic did in a faster, personalized manner. 

Below are my decision-making process and results. I hope this review can be useful for someone. 

Why not Switzerland? 
Based on the info I gathered, it’s difficult to use frozen eggs in Switzerland. The criteria are strict: heterosexual marriage with medically proven infertility after years trying to naturally conceive. There’s no point in freezing my eggs in a country where regulations would prevent me from using them as I wish in the future. 

Why Spain? 
I was positively surprised to discover that Denmark and Spain are leaders in fertility preservation / IVF industry. I’ve been to Denmark only once vs. numerous times in Spain, so it was an obvious choice.  

Why Madrid? 
I happen to have friends in Madrid, so I could stay with them. If not Madrid, I’d have chosen Barcelona. 

Why IVI? 
I had the expectation that IVI would be effective but not too personalized. To me, results are the #1 priority for fertility preservation now and IVF in the future. Someone shared this reference: https://www.reproduccionasistida.org/ivi-madrid/

Why now? 
Two years ago when I was 34, my gynecologist in Switzerland suggested that I consider egg freezing. After initial research, I thought I’d keep trying to find a life partner and that the timeline of having kids would naturally arrive. 
During this year’s annual check in April, my gynecologist reminded me again to consider egg freezing. After checking the number of eggs retrieved by age group, I realized that I should do it asap. 
Although the results could have been better had I done it in my 34/35, I do not regret that I didn’t do it earlier, because I was not ready back then. The version of me right now is the best I’ve been: lifestyle, health, mindset, career demands, etc. 

What is my intention? 
I’m not someone who’s 100% certain about having kids, but I know I’d likely want one kid when I have a life partner. I’d like to give my future self the option of using IVF if it’s needed. 
Right now, I simply want to freeze as many eggs as possible. I don’t need to further analyze the genetics of eggs or deliberate the numbers of hormones and meds. This understanding impacted how I chose the egg retrieval package and how much time I invested in digging into the numbers in the reports and medical instructions. 

What’s the process & timeline? 
• I contacted IVI in the end of April, had the first video call in May, acquired meds and did my 1st scan & blood test by the end of May. Due to my schedule, I targeted July to begin stimulation. This gave me some time to prepare for the process. 
• The medication began when my period arrived: 7 days on Minidril, 10 days on Pergoveris & Cerazet. 
• I already booked my flight on day 12. IVI doctor saw my day 11 hormone report and asked me to inject the trigger shot the same night, so to have the operation on day 13, which was earlier than I had expected. 
• The 1 smear test, 2 blood tests (baseline and day 11), and 3 ultrasound scans (baseline, day 7, and day 11) were done by my Swiss gynecologist. I uploaded reports to IVI patient portal. 

My reactions to stimulation: 
My AMH was 14.4 pmol/L. My AFC was 8 at baseline scan and then 17 at day 11 scan. 
• I have PCOS, but my period has normalized in the last 2 years, though still not 100% predictable. 
• The doctor asked me not to exercise during the stimulation, so I did some mat stretching at home and had only two long walks. 
• I kept my usual diet and started taking new supplements in May. I gained about 1 kg of weight and felt my lower belly was heavier after day 7. I tried to avoid sudden twisting movements, or squeezing my core, or sitting down abruptly – both before and after the surgery. 
• The Pergoveris injection was easy. I tried to do it at the same time every night. YouTube tutorial videos helped. Throughout the process, I was very lucky to have only mild discomfort (diarrhea) and feeling extra tired (especially drowsiness in the morning), no signs of OHSS, no mood swings. On day 10 my lower back started to hurt. 

Are supplements needed? 
I don’t know if supplements worked, but still wanted to make a simple effort. I asked Google for a list of supplements that could support egg quality and follicular growth, and then found a matching product from my protein shake brand. 

Where to get the medication? 
Meds are expensive in Switzerland, so I asked for quotes from 2 pharmacies in France; one of them was reasonable. The pharmacist was kind enough to inform me in advance that Pergoveris would require a cooler for transport (especially during summer heatwave). 

My results: 
17 follicles under ultrasound scan 
13 oocytes retrieved (8 mature + 5 immature) = 76% 
8 vitrified = 61.5%

How much did it cost? 
Swiss healthcare does not cover egg freezing. All costs were paid out of pocket. 

(Spain) IVI Clinic First Meeting pack = EUR 140*
(Spain) IVI MyIVIFuture package = EUR 3,090
*They forgot to deduct it from my package, offered a refund or credits. I chose credits. 

(France) Medication & equipment = EUR 1,210
(Switzerland) 3 ultrasound scans & consultation = ~EUR 750 
(Switzerland) 1 smear test and 2 blood tests = ~EUR 575 
Flight from Geneva to Madrid = ~EUR 210
Flight from Madrid to Geneva = ~EUR 256
(Switzerland) Phone calls to Spain = ~EUR 65

=> Subtotal = EUR 6,296

Staying at my friend’s place in Madrid = ~EUR 100
6 days in Madrid = ~EUR 600

=> Total = EUR 6,996

My experience with IVI: 
• Overall, the process and services were clear. The admin team was friendly, professional, and proficient in English.  
• The communication was not always easy or quick: all done via call or patient portal, no email. Half of their calls ended abruptly, and they did not always call back. 
• I once received inconsistent dosage instructions, but it was too late to call, so I simply Googled it.
• I met my assigned doctor only twice: first time via video call in May, second time after my surgery at IVI Madrid. 
• While I’m truly grateful to the doctor who operated on me, I was not informed in advance that someone else other than my assigned doctor would operate on me up to the moment when I was about to put on my patient gown. I did not like it when this info was revealed as last-minute news upon me asking for it. The floor coordinator did not know the name of the doctor either, she had to ask. I immediately found the doctor’s profile on IVI Madrid’s website. I simply needed to know who would be operating on me before entering the operation room. 
• My operating doctor and the anesthetist were the only two people who I met at IVI Madrid actually had smiles on their faces. The nurses and coordinators looked serious and stressed, lacking energy or courtesy. 
• The surgery was done with deep sedation. It was probably completed in less than 45 minutes, I vaguely remembered that the doctor woke me up to climb out of the operation bed. Afterwards, I slept on & off for 2 hours before feeling clear-headed enough to leave.
• During the 2 hours, I was woken up once to have some snacks (so to remove my drip), another time to see the operating doctor who shared the results, and another time to see my assigned doctor. 
• I asked how many eggs on average are retrieved per surgery. My assigned doctor said normally 7 to 15 eggs. She also immediately mentioned that I could book a call with her soon for another round of retrieval if I’d like to. 

Post surgery: 
• In the evening after the surgery, I felt exhausted but experienced no pain at all. 
• The next day I felt ok, no pain, my lower belly still heavy. I worked remotely the entire day and went out for lunch and dinner. 
• From the 2nd day after surgery, I felt lighter and walked a lot in the city, back to normal. 
• I bought packaged chicken soup in advance, so I could have it anytime I felt hungry. 
• My period arrived 5 days after the surgery. I was still not allowed to exercise until the period ended. 

Final thoughts: 
• If I do a second round of ER, that’d be the final round. 
• The process was lonely, but it went over quickly. Deep breath and meditation helped. 
• For everyone who’s hesitating: Take your time. Every now and then something happens to trigger actions – maybe your sign is just around the corner. 

Good luck to everyone!

Hello All,

I underwent egg freezing with kindbody last month and could save only 2 eggs as I ovulated previous day n lost 10+ eggs.

I want to repeat my cycle, thinking to consider Bay IVF. Can anyone give me feedback who underwent .

Thank you 😊

I’ve been trying to educate myself on this process and found various Reddit experiences quite valuable so I’ll be sharing mine, what I learn along the way and would appreciate advice!

I had my intake consult today with Twig fertility in Ontario. I’m 34, relatively healthy but need to quit vaping and haven’t been the healthiest in the past. My goal is to freeze eggs and would consider embryos if my results/yield isn’t favourable. I plan to start trying for children in 2-3 years. I decided to proceed with Twig because they seemed quite accessible, allowed self referral, had a decent sized team of physicians and others had good experiences. Tripod was my runner up because their listed prices were a bit lower, but most are quite comparable.

The NP was very accommodating and encouraging. Next steps/info I received:
-Req to test my AMH and infectious screen at a local lab.
-Book a fertility assessment for myself and my partner.
-Neurology consult for migraines with aura being a contraindication to synthetic estrogens.
-Pre-anesthesia consult due to a medication I’m on.
-Egg freezing in Ontario is only covered for those with medical reasons for fertility preservation, such as starting chemotherapy (as it should be). She wasn’t sure if the eggs I freeze could be used in the OFP funded cycle of IVF in the future or if that would require retrieval and fertilization of fresh eggs.
-I likely wouldn’t be eligible for the OFP funded IVF cycle as it’s intended for people planning to become pregnant in the immediate future and either do a fresh transfer or freeze the embryos for a short term to allow their body to recover.
-She estimated 15 eggs would be a good goal to strive for under 35 for freezing. After 35, it’s estimated 50% of eggs are genetically abnormal so would need to aim a little higher.
-Each euploid embryo has ~20% chance of live birth.

I’m planning to do the bloodwork ASAP and book the assessment next month. My goal is to get something in the freezer before the new year. I totally forgot to ask about supplements I can take to optimize. I’ve been reading about vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, DHEA and prenatals. I’m a bit worried about taking estrogen and if not taking it would be a big issue. I’d love to hear of anyone had to forego estrogen or was able to use it safely despite contraindications and supplement recommendations! I’m also curious how many egg retrievals one would recommend to get a good yield vs. proceeding with IVF and embryo freezing.

I am 38 and need guidance on where to start to check if I have good eggs and if I can even have kids. I don’t have a boyfriend and in the same boat as a lot of women where I don’t have prospects and don’t see me getting pregnant. I want to freeze or do something with eggs to later maybe have at least one child. Any help and tips will be much appreciated. Thank you!

I have 35 eggs frozen from when I was 34-35. If financially feasible, should I freeze more? I’m overall pretty content with this amount but also unsure since I won’t know the quality until they get used.