FAQs - Egg vitrification

How much does IVF with egg donation cost?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

What are the risks of egg donation?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Should the quality of the gametes be taken into account when choosing how many embryos to transfer?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Do babies from egg donation share genes with the birth mother?

Which fertility treatment is right for having twins?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

At what age is fertility preservation recommended?

By Carolina González Arboleya M. D. (gynecologist).

When is a breast biopsy necessary?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

When should I take a pregnancy test after a donor-egg embryo transfer?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

How is the quality of the eggs evaluated?

By Amanda Olinda Sinchitullo Rosales M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

What are the success rates with donor eggs in women over 40?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Does using frozen semen affect the result of assisted reproduction treatment?

By Mónica Aura Masip M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

What are the risks and side effects of egg vitrification?

By Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Do you need to be thin to preserve fertility?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can you freeze sperm at home for later use?

By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What is IVF with own vitrified eggs?

By Esther Marbán Bermejo M.D. (gynecologist).

Once the cancer has been overcome and the quality of the semen is low, would conventional IVF be recommended or would it be passed directly to an ICSI?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Why is fertility preservation discouraged for older women?

By María de Riva García B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What is Paget's disease of the breast?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

How should one act or what guidelines can be followed in the case of cancer in a patient of reproductive age?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

What is the IVF process with vitrified eggs like?

By Esther Marbán Bermejo M.D. (gynecologist).

What are the chances of twins with donor eggs?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Which is better, egg or embryo vitrification?

By Victoria Moliner BSc, MSc (embryologist).

What is the difference between egg donation and IVF?

By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Does the embryo vitrification technique have any disadvantage?

By Mark P. Trolice M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.E. (reproductive endocrinologist).

For many cancer patients it is necessary to preserve fertility. When should this decision be made?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Is egg vitrification useful in women with endometriosis?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Which is better? Egg freezing or egg vitrification?

By Felipe Gallego Terris B.Sc, M.Sc (embriologist).

Do vitrified eggs lose quality?

By Laura Molina Sotomayor (embryologist).

Can men also get breast cancer?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Will I get pregnant for sure if I preserve my eggs while I am young?

By Dr. José León Tovar M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

Until what age can eggs be frozen?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Does egg vitrification have any effect on the baby?

By Aurea García Segovia B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What are the differences between embryo vitrification and freezing?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can you freeze class C embryos?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

If I preserve fertility will I remain fertile?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

How many eggs need to be frozen?

By Emilio Gómez Sánchez B.Sc., Ph.D. (senior embryologist).

If I use donor eggs, will the baby look like me?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

How does Donor egg IVF work?

By Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist).

What are the risks of preserving fertility?

By Pascual Sánchez Martín M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

Is it better to preserve eggs or embryos if I am over 35 years old?

By Alicia Francos Pérez M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

What are the chances of getting pregnant with twins using donor eggs?

By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Is slow oocyte freezing still in use?

By Paloma de la Fuente Vaquero M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist).

How is breast cancer detected?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

How do treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy affect a person's fertility?

By Juan Antonio García Velasco M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist).

Is special treatment required for egg vitrification?

By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Is donor-egg IVF with PGD for gender selection an option?

By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Can I still freeze my eggs at 40?

By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

What are the miscarriage rates with donor eggs?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).

Down syndrome runs in my family, can I pass it to my offspring despite using donor eggs?

By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

Donor-egg IVF vs. adoption, what is the best option?

By Cristina Mestre Ferrer B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).

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