Embryo Freezing VS Egg Freezing
Which one has a higher success rate?
17 July 2017
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Even until just 50 years ago, the chances of getting pregnant for a woman over the age of 40 were slim to none. But today, thanks to technology and the ability to freeze her eggs, a woman can start a family on her own terms.
Both egg and embryo freezing provide a viable way of stopping a woman’s biological clock. Understanding both options can help you select the fertility preservation method that works best for you.
What is a frozen egg?
Freezing your eggs involves collecting and then freezing your unfertilized eggs so that they can be stored and later fertilized.

What is a frozen embryo?
When it comes to freezing embryos, instead of just freezing unfertilized eggs, eggs and sperm are combined pre-freeze, using IVF. The fertilized egg creates a zygote, which then develops into an embryo — which is then frozen in a way similar to how unfertilized eggs are frozen.

Which option should you go for?
And although freezing embryos has its advantages, it is not the suitable option for everyone. If a woman is single and does not want a sperm donor, it is preferable for her to freeze her eggs only. If a woman is committed/okay with a sperm donor she can freeze her eggs and embryos both - the choice depends on what the woman is going for.