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Age and Egg Freezing: Understanding the Biological Clock
Presented by Dr Durga VytlaViews
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Case Description
Age plays a crucial role in a woman’s fertility, as both the number and quality of eggs decline over time. Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, offers an opportunity to preserve fertility by storing eggs at a younger age for future use. While the ideal time for egg freezing is typically in the...
Case Summary
- Egg freezing is a valuable option for women who wish to preserve their fertility due to delayed marriage and childbirth trends. Understanding the biological clock and age-related fertility decline is crucial for patient education. The number of eggs women possess decreases with age, impacting both the quantity and quality of eggs.
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Dr Durga Vytla
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Infertility Specialist, Nova IVF Fertility, HyderabadDisclosures
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