Egg cryopreservation is quite a familiar term by now. Maybe you have already frozen your eggs or you are thinking about it or you have heard about it from friends or relatives.

Women now know that they have the option to preserve their fertility and reduce the stress of starting a family. They can give themselves a fertile present, a future chance, an extra choice.

But, now that it’s time to freeze your own eggs, how much do you really know? The internet gives a lot of information about it, but proper information from experts is the most important ally in our decision. The fertility expert and the embryologist can give you the information you need, simply and clearly.

Do a search on websites and social media and choose to contact a clinic that is specialized, certified, with an experienced team and high scientific level.

Prepare your first meeting with the doctor and his team; for example, write down your questions so you don’t forget something. After your first consultation ask yourself: how did you feel? Safe?  Confident about your decision? Do you have any new questions?

You can have your first fertility consultation online. It is a 'smart' way of communication with the expert especially for those who don’t live in Athens/Greece. It's a great opportunity to meet the team of experts without the hassle of travel.

You can request information about the clinic's success rates in general, but also more specifically for your own treatment, depending on your age, fertility profile, medical history and general health. Expected number of eggs, thawing and fertilization rate: these are important factors for the success of the treatment. With personalized information, each woman can have realistic expectations for the future.

If you know the whole process of ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval in advance, it will be easier for you. This way you will know what to expect, you will be able to plan your daily routine and follow the schedule of visits to the doctor for the 12-14 days of treatment.

For the egg freezing treatment there are some legal requirements, such as a necessary notarial deed. It is better to prepare all the paperwork early so when the time comes for your treatment you can focus on it and not worry about other issues.

Extra tip: ask the clinic about the storage conditions and terms of your cryopreserved eggs.