Updated by the Progyny Editorial Team \u2014 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re thinking about having children in the future, you may consider freezing your eggs. It\u2019s become one of the most common options in reproductive medicine. This procedure allows you to freeze your eggs now, so you can use them later if you want to start a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With so much information out there about this topic, we turned to Wael Salem, MD, MPhil, to help clear up the facts and myths about egg freezing. Here are some common misconceptions you might hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a common myth, but it’s not true. Freezing your eggs doesn’t take away your fertility. Only the eggs that would have naturally been absorbed by your body are harvested. This means that egg freezing won’t reduce your overall egg count or affect your fertility in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While egg freezing can help increase your chances of pregnancy later in life, it doesn\u2019t guarantee that you will get pregnant. The number of eggs your doctor recommends freezing will depend on your specific situation. Even with the recommended number of eggs, the biology of reproduction can be unpredictable, so there\u2019s no certainty when it comes to achieving a pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egg freezing and embryo freezing involve similar steps, but they are not the same. With embryo freezing, your eggs are fertilized with sperm in the lab before they\u2019re frozen. With egg freezing, the eggs are frozen without being fertilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the biggest differences is reproductive autonomy \u2014 freezing your eggs gives you the option to decide later who will provide the sperm. Also, there are different legal considerations when it comes to freezing eggs versus embryos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egg freezing can be a good option for many, but it\u2019s not the right choice for everyone. It\u2019s crucial to have an open conversation with your doctor about your long-term reproductive goals. Consider things like how many children you want to have and when you want to start your family. Your doctor can help you decide if it\u2019s the best fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For some people, especially those who are younger and planning to start a family soon, egg freezing may not be necessary. It\u2019s important to talk to your doctor about your own fertility and whether freezing your eggs is the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have questions or concerns, Progyny is here for you. Please contact your Progyny Care Advocate for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclaimer<\/strong>: The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Updated by the Progyny Editorial Team \u2014 September 2025. If you’re thinking about having children in the future, you may […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":24459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[246,230],"tags":[228,242,357],"class_list":["post-24458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-egg-freezing","category-education","tag-article","tag-egg-freezing","tag-fertility-preservation"],"yoast_head":"\n