Life does not always follow a perfectly timed plan. Relationships, career goals, travel, health and the desire to start a family do not necessarily line up neatly.
For women who think they may want children one day but are not ready to try for a baby now, learning about egg freezing can be a valuable step. It provides an opportunity to understand their current fertility and make informed decisions about the future, without assuming they need to have everything worked out today.
Why women consider egg freezing
There are many personal and medical reasons a woman may explore egg freezing. She may not have met the right partner, be focused on her career, want more time to travel or pursue other goals, or have a health condition that could affect her fertility.
Conditions such as severe endometriosis, a low ovarian reserve or certain medical treatments may also lead women to consider preserving their eggs. Whatever the reason, egg freezing is a personal decision and should be considered with advice tailored to the individual.
Egg freezing involves collecting and storing unfertilised eggs for possible use in the future. The eggs are frozen using vitrification, a rapid freezing method, and remain the biological age they were when collected. Age at the time of freezing is an important factor, as both egg quality and quantity naturally decline over time. Egg freezing may preserve future options, but it does not guarantee a pregnancy or live birth.
Personalised fertility advice from Dr Jenny Cook
Dr Jenny Cook is a Sydney fertility specialist, gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon with more than 25 years of experience. She is also Clinical Director of Monash IVF Bondi Junction, with particular interests in fertility treatment, egg freezing, endometriosis, fibroids and hysteroscopic surgery.
But what really stands out about Dr Cook’s approach is how personal the conversation can be.
A consultation goes well beyond test results and numbers. Dr Cook takes the time to understand the person sitting in front of her, including their relationships, life plans, career, health history and what they may want their future to look like.
It’s an open, honest conversation where women can ask questions, talk through their circumstances and understand their options without feeling rushed or judged.
From there, Dr Cook considers factors including age, ovarian reserve and medical history, with investigations such as an AMH blood test, pelvic ultrasound or hormone testing used where appropriate. This allows her advice to be genuinely personalised to each woman and her plans.
That approachable style also comes through in Dr Cook’s On the Couch video series on Instagram, where she has candid conversations about fertility and women’s health, including many of the topics women might otherwise feel unsure or awkward asking about.
As a single mother herself, Dr Cook also understands personally that the path to parenthood does not always look the way you first imagined.
Start with a free nurse chat
If you are curious about egg freezing but not sure where to begin, Monash IVF offers a complimentary, no-obligation chat with its experienced Nurse Enquiry Team.
It’s a chance to ask questions, learn more about egg freezing and understand what your next step could look like before committing to anything.
Book a time that suits you online, including after-hours, request a callback or call 1800 628 533.
You can also learn more about Dr Jenny Cook or book an appointment with Dr Jenny Cook.
