Egg Freezing & Embryo Freezing: Your Fertility, Your Future
Egg freezing and embryo freezing are advanced fertility preservation methods offered by Dr. Nishtha Handa at Indira IVF Centre, West Patel Nagar, Delhi. These techniques allow women to preserve their ability to conceive at a later stage in life, especially when they’re not ready for pregnancy due to personal, medical, or professional reasons.
In egg freezing, a woman’s eggs are collected, frozen using fast-freezing technology (vitrification), and stored safely for future use. It’s a great option for women in their late 20s or early 30s who want to delay motherhood or are undergoing treatments like chemotherapy that may affect fertility. The younger the eggs at the time of freezing, the higher the success rate later.
Embryo freezing is slightly different. Here, the eggs are fertilized with sperm (either from a partner or donor) before freezing. This method is common in IVF cycles when couples want to store extra embryos for future use. Embryos have a slightly higher success rate because fertilization has already occurred.
The process for both egg and embryo freezing starts with hormone injections to stimulate the ovaries, followed by a minor procedure to collect the eggs. Once frozen, they can be safely stored for years. When the woman is ready to conceive, the eggs or embryos are thawed and used through IVF.
Dr. Nishtha Handa, with her expertise in infertility and laparoscopy, offers personalised care, clear guidance, and access to the latest technology at Indira IVF. Whether you're preserving fertility for health reasons or future family planning, she ensures the journey is smooth, safe, and supportive.
To explore egg or embryo freezing in Delhi, book your consultation with Dr. Nishtha Handa today. Protect your future fertility—on your terms.
The best age to freeze eggs is between 25 to 35 years, when egg quality is highest. However, it can still be done later based on medical evaluation.
2. How long can frozen eggs or embryos be stored?
Eggs and embryos can be safely stored for 10–15 years or more using advanced freezing methods like vitrification.
No. The process involves hormonal injections and a minor egg retrieval procedure done under mild sedation. Most women return to normal activities within a day or two.
Success depends on age at freezing and overall health. Embryos generally have slightly higher success rates than eggs due to confirmed fertilization.
Absolutely. Many single women choose egg freezing to preserve their fertility until they are ready to start a family later.
Dr. Nishtha Handa is a highly accomplished and compassionate Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist based in New Delhi. She holds an MBBS and MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, along with a DNB, and has pursued advanced fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery and Reproductive Medicine. Trained at ABVIMS & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, she is committed to providing holistic and evidence-based care to women across all stages of life.
