Egg freezing is the practice of harvesting a woman’s eggs or embryos and storing them until she is ready to conceive via cryopreservation. It has become a sought-after procedure by many women who wish to become mothers at some point in the future, knowing their fertility may be reduced then. Here, the team at IVF Hawaii in Honolulu describe the circumstances in which many women choose to have their eggs preserved.

Why Women Choose Egg Freezing

1. Focus on Career or Studies

Nowadays, women in their twenties and early to mid-thirties are more focused on their careers than ever. They’re also pursuing higher education. Both commitments wouldn’t be as feasible with a child to care for, so many women decide to delay getting pregnant.

2. Become Financially Prepared

The average cost of raising a child is just under a quarter of a million dollars. While this figure isn’t paid all at once, many couples need to take time to recover from student loans, car payments, purchasing a home, and other major expenses before welcoming a baby into their lives.

3. Wait for the Right Partner

Most Americans are now waiting longer to get married, but unfortunately, fertility declines with age. Parenting is an all-consuming responsibility, which is why many women decide to preserve their eggs until they’ve found the right partner with whom they can raise children.

4. Overcome a Serious Illness

Treatments for serious illnesses such as cancer can impact a woman’s ability to become pregnant. By preserving eggs before treatment, women battling diseases will have peace of mind knowing their odds of conceiving may be greater upon recovery thanks to cryopreservation.

5. Safeguard Future Decisions

Some women are unsure about whether they’ll want to become a mother one day. In the event they do want to parent a biological child, they take comfort in knowing this option has been safeguarded by freezing their eggs now.

No matter your reason, IVF Hawaii is ready to help you explore the option of egg freezing. Headed by experienced, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Benton Chun, their team provides fertility solutions for prospective parents to conceive in the best ways for their personal needs. Learn more about the clinic’s services online, and call (808) 538-6655 to schedule an appointment.