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  • You can freeze your eggs for medical reasons or for reasons that are more to do with your life circumstances.
  • Egg freezing involves a series of steps taken over several weeks.
  • The two most important factors that determine the chance of having a baby from frozen eggs are your age when the eggs are frozen and the number of eggs that are stored.
  • In the hands of experts, egg freezing procedures are safe and medical complications are rare.
  • If you need to freeze your eggs for medical reasons you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
  • If you choose to freeze your eggs for personal reasons you will incur out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Storing eggs does not guarantee that you will have a baby. 
  • If you are thinking about freezing your eggs, talk to your doctor. Ask questions and learn about your chance of having a baby from frozen eggs.

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Reviewed on: 23-03-2018