Before going ahead with egg freezing you will need to give consent in writing such as signing a letter or contract. You’ll also need to think about your future and make decisions such as:
- How long your eggs should be stored – it’s typically around 10 years, depending on the country where the procedure takes place
- How your personal information can be used
- Who is the legal parent of any eggs that are later fertilized
- What happens to eggs in the event of your death
It’s really important to discuss and agree with your clinic what happens to your eggs if you decide in the future not to use them after all. Some clinics may enable you to donate your eggs, or they may be used for research, if you consent. These are big decisions to make, so take all the time you need to think it through.
It’s really important to discuss and agree with your clinic what happens to your eggs if you decide in the future not to use them after all. Some clinics may enable you to donate your eggs, or they may be used for research, if you consent. These are big decisions to make, so take all the time you need to think it through.