Egg Freezing: “Chilling Out” When it Comes to Your Biological Clock

Egg freezing has gone from a niche medical option to a mainstream conversation… but with that rise in popularity has come a lot of confusion, misinformation, and viral headlines that don’t tell the full story. Let’s get into it! In this episode of Call Your Doctor, board-certified physicians break down what egg freezing actually is, how it works, and what it can realistically do for your future fertility. They walk through the full process from consultation to retrieval, what’s happening in your body during stimulation, and why egg freezing is a tool, not a guarantee. They also explain who should consider it, how age and conditions like PCOS or endometriosis impact your timeline, and what success rates actually look like. Plus, they cover the emotional and financial side of fertility planning, including how to think through long-term decisions, egg vs. embryo freezing, costs and insurance, what to expect during your first consult, how to choose the right clinic, potential risks, and listener questions on birth control, IUDs, long-term fertility impact, storage timelines, and what happens if you never use your eggs.  IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You:  I'm thinking about freezing my eggs... Also You: But like, is it worth it cause Kourtney Kardashian did it and none of them survived the thawing process. Could it be a waste of time and money? Idk. 3AM You: Ok, but if I don’t do it now... I could lose my chance of having kids later, right?? IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… is egg freezing worth it  how many eggs do you need to freeze to have a baby how much does egg freezing cost can birth control affect egg freezing am I too old to freeze my eggs at 38 how long do frozen eggs last what happens if you don’t use frozen eggsYOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!  In today’s chat we cover: (09:00) The egg freezing process and timeline (14:40) Who should explore egg freezing & age considerations (22:22) Is there a cut off age for egg freezing (31:10) Costs and what to expect financially (32:35) Key advice for 38 plus year olds and anyone looking to freeze their eggs  (38:00) What to expect during a consult and what to ask (43:50) Potential risks with egg freezing  (46:40) How to choose the right clinic (50:30) Contraception and egg freezing (53:10) Fertility impact and common myths (54:00) How long eggs can actually be stored Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 745-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits. Follow Us on Instagram: @callyourdoctorpodcast @lucky.seckhon  @aliciarobbinsmd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.