Egg freezing is a method of fertility preservation where a woman’s eggs are retrieved, frozen, and stored for future use. These eggs can be thawed, fertilised, and implanted at a later date, giving women more reproductive flexibility. Egg freezing is ideal for women who:
Want to delay pregnancy for personal or career reasons
Have not yet found the right partner but want to preserve fertility
Are undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation that may impact fertility
Have a family history of early menopause or reduced ovarian reserve
Wish to preserve their eggs before undergoing gender-affirming procedures
At Cayman Fertility Center, we are here to support your reproductive goals with expert guidance, advanced technology, and compassionate care. If you are considering egg freezing, contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about preserving your fertility for the future.
The quality of your eggs is at their best in your early- 20s to mid-30s. However, egg freezing could be beneficial until your late thirties and early forties in some individuals.
Eggs can be safely stored for many years without significant decline in quality. There is no legal time limit in Barbados for how long eggs can be stored. The latest age of using your frozen eggs is 49.
While egg freezing greatly improves your chances of pregnancy later, success depends on the age and quality of the eggs at the time of freezing. Our specialists will help assess your individual chances.
The number of eggs you should freeze depends on your age and fertility goals, but typically 15–20 mature eggs are recommended to maximize the chances of a future pregnancy.
No, egg freezing doesn’t affect your future fertility. It uses hormones to mature more eggs in a single cycle, but it doesn’t reduce the number of eggs available in future cycles.
Egg freezing is generally safe, but risks include mild side effects from hormonal stimulation (like bloating or mood swings), rare complications from the egg retrieval procedure (such as bleeding or infection), and a small risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
To optimize your outcome, it is best to maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid smoking & drinking, eat a balanced diet, and avoid processed foods that have inflammatory effects in the body. Furthermore, it is advised you get mild/moderate exercise on a regular basis.
The treatment takes about 2 weeks. The first week will be locally and the second week will be in Barbados. You will be assigned a treatment coordinator to help you with your planning.
BFC offers expert care in egg freezing, storage, and treatment. If you choose to move your frozen eggs abroad, our transport team will support you every step of the way.