What does the egg freezing cycle involve?

The cycle begins with ovarian stimulation using injectable hormones over 10–14 days to encourage multiple follicles to mature. Egg retrieval is a brief outpatient procedure under sedation, where a needle is guided through the vaginal wall to collect eggs. The eggs are then vitrified—a rapid freezing method that prevents ice crystal formation—and stored in liquid nitrogen for up to one year. The entire process typically takes 2–3 weeks.