Now, though, the procedure is also being used by women for many other reasons. Women today are more aware that fertility begins to decline in their early 30s but aren’t in a position to start a family at that time. This can be for any reason – you may need to focus on your career, education or travel first. You may want to wait until you have a stable relationship and home before starting a family. You may simply be unsure whether you’ll ever want children and want to give yourself a back-up option for the future.

However, egg freezing isn’t for everyone. Generally, you’ve got a better chance of successful egg freezing if:

• Your BMI is between 19 and 25. Some clinics may not consider you if your BMI is very much higher than this
• Your menstrual cycle is reasonably regular – a long or short cycle isn’t an issue if it’s normal for you, but very irregular periods might be a sign of something else going on
• You are fit and well
• You are aged under 35 - ideally under 30. The quality of eggs declines over time, so the younger you are when you freeze your eggs, the higher the chances of each egg producing a healthy baby