When to Freeze Your Eggs

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When to Freeze Your Eggs

The best time to freeze your eggs is before the age of 35; specifically, in your late 20s and early 30s. The younger you are, the healthier your eggs will be, making them the most likely to result in a successful (future) pregnancy.

That said, there are multiple factors involved. From lifestyle and nutrition to genetics and hormones, many components shape your fertility. Your initial assessment with Evolve can tell you more about your ovarian reserve and help you decide if egg freezing is right for you.

The Best Time to Freeze Your Eggs

Two major factors influence your fertility levels: the number and the quality of eggs you produce. Over time, both are impacted. Here’s how:

Quantity of Eggs

Quality of Eggs

Egg Freezing Success Rates by Age

The odds of a future pregnancy will depend on many factors, such as your age at the time of freezing and the number of eggs retrieved.

We’ve created this helpful chart* to give you an idea of the success of egg freezing at different life stages.

Freezing eggs at 30 to 34 years old

At Least 1 Child:
82%
At Least 2 Children:
50%
At Least 3 Children:
22%

Freezing eggs at 35 to 37 years old

At Least 1 Child:
80%
At Least 2 Children:
45%
At Least 3 Children:
20%

Freezing eggs at 38 to 40 years old

At Least 1 Child:
60%
At Least 2 Children:
22%
At Least 3 Children:
3%

Freezing eggs at 41 to 42 years old

At Least 1 Child:
40%
At Least 2 Children:
10%
At Least 3 Children:
1%
Egg Freezing Success Rates by Age
Age That Eggs Were Frozen Probability of Having At Least 1 Child Probability of Having at Least 2 Children Probability of Having at Least 3 Children
30 to 34 82% 50% 22%
35 to 37 80% 45% 20%
38 to 40 60% 22% 3%
41 to 42 40% 10% 1%

*These probabilities are taken from the results of 1 study and may not necessarily reflect your chance of having a baby. (Doyle et al. 2015).

Get Informed About Egg Freezing

Making decisions about your fertility can be overwhelming. We get it, and we want to help you make the right choices for your future. Your initial consultation and assessments at Evolve will tell you all about your fertility levels, ovarian reserve, and ideal window for egg freezing.

With Evolve, you are never alone. Our experts are ready to answer all your egg freezing questions. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

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“So, when is the best time to freeze your eggs? The answer is today! You’re never more fertile than you are now. For patients with a low ovarian reserve, the sooner you can freeze your eggs, the better. For patients with a high ovarian reserve, choosing to freeze your eggs now will give ‘future you’ more options when it comes to your reproductive choices.”
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