Egg Freezing in Chandigarh: Preserving Fertility with Confidence at Jindal IVF

Choosing the right time to start a family is one of the most significant decisions in a person’s life. However, biological timelines do not always align with career aspirations, personal readiness, or health circumstances.

This is where egg freezing has become a popular choice among women in Chandigarh (and across India too). It offers a practical and science-backed solution to the issue, allowing women to preserve their fertility at a younger age.

If you are considering egg freezing in Chandigarh, this guide will walk you through all the details regarding the process, success rates, safety, costs, etc.

What is Egg Freezing?

Clinically termed as “oocyte cryopreservation”, egg freezing is a process where a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future use.

Unlike embryo freezing, which requires sperm for fertilisation before storage, egg freezing allows a woman to preserve her gametes independently.

Looking into the biological reality of the situation, the truth is that a woman is born with a finite number of eggs. And, with age, both the egg quality and quantity decline, particularly after the age of 35, often contributing to age-related infertility and increased risks of chromosomal abnormalities-key signs of bad egg quality.

By freezing eggs at a younger age (ideally in the late 20s or early 30s), a woman essentially "locks in" the fertility potential of her younger self. When she is ready to conceive later in life, these eggs can be thawed, fertilised via ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) and implanted, offering a much higher success rate than using older eggs.

What is the Ideal Age for Egg Freezing in Chandigarh?

If you are considering egg freezing in Chandigarh and have been wondering about the ideal age for it, the following table should provide a better outlook.

Age Range	Egg Quality & Quantity	Expected Outcome	Clinical Perspective
Below 25 years	Very good quality, high quantity	Not usually recommended unless medically needed	Fertility is naturally high; egg freezing is usually unnecessary
25–30 years	Excellent egg quality, good reserve	High success potential with fewer eggs needed	Ideal window for elective egg freezing if low ovarian reserve
31–35 years	Good quality, gradually declining reserve	Success rates may need slightly more eggs	Still a strong and effective time to freeze eggs
36–38 years	Moderate decline in quality and quantity	Success is possible, may require multiple cycles	Requires careful evaluation and realistic expectations
39–40 years	Noticeable decline in egg quality	Lower success rates, higher egg numbers needed	Individual assessment is crucial
Above 40 years	Significantly reduced quality	Limited benefit from egg freezing	Often advised to consider alternative options

Our fertility specialists at Jindal IVF will guide you after a thorough consultation and assessment, based on your ovarian reserve and offer realistic outcomes based on your age, hormone levels, etc.

What to Expect During the Egg Freezing Process?

With any medical procedure, there is a lot of anxiety, questions and curiosity involved. So, the way to set realistic expectations around the procedure is by ensuring that you are well aware of what the treatment is and what to expect during and after.

Egg freezing is a structured procedure, one that usually takes between 10 and 14 days and involves the following:

1. Starts with a consultation and fertility assessment at Jindal IVF

The egg freezing journey usually kicks off with a detailed consultation where our doctors will enquire about your medical history, conduct a physical assessment (if needed) and then order a series of tests including:

includes:

• AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) Test: A blood test to estimate your remaining egg supply.
• Antral Follicle Count (AFC): An ultrasound to visualise the number of active follicles in the ovaries.

Besides that, you will also undergo a general health screening to rule out any potential underlying complications.

2. Next comes the ovarian stimulation

To maximise the success of a future pregnancy, our objective is to retrieve multiple eggs in a single cycle. So, after the initial consultation, you will then self-administer hormonal injections for the next 8-10 days.

The main function of these medications in the IVF Egg Retrieval Process is to stimulate your ovaries to ripen multiple follicles simultaneously instead of one that naturally matures each month. You might have to visit our clinic in Chandigarh for monitoring ultrasounds before the egg retrieval procedure.

3. The egg retrieval procedure

Once your follicles reach their optimal size after the administration of the “trigger shot”, the final follicle maturation happens.

This means that you are now ready to undergo the egg retrieval procedure, which involves a 15-20 minute procedure, done under light sedation. A thin needle is passed through the vaginal wall to aspirate the eggs, done under ultrasound guidance.

After the procedure, after initial observation, you are all set to go home, usually within 2 hours.

4. The vitrification process

The last step in the egg freezing procedure is the vitrification process, or the “flash freezing” method. This turns the egg into a glass-like state instantly, preventing the formation of ice crystals. Also, the cryopreservation at Jindal IVF labs is done at -196°C in liquid nitrogen.

Is Egg Freezing Safe?

With decades of data supporting its use, egg freezing is a pretty safe procedure to consider if you want to preserve your fertility. When done by experienced and qualified specialists, much like ours at Jindal IVF, the complications are rare (and often negligible).

Some women may experience mild side effects such as bloating, mood changes, or abdominal discomfort during stimulation. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a potential risk, but with modern protocols and careful monitoring, its occurrence is uncommon.

Also, a common myth around egg freezing is that it affects long-term fertility or hormonal balance, which is not true at all. You will continue to ovulate naturally after the procedure.

Jindal IVF places strong emphasis on patient safety, using individualised stimulation protocols rather than aggressive, one-size-fits-all approaches.

Why Choose Jindal IVF for Egg Freezing in Chandigarh?

All that said, the success of egg freezing and eventual conception in the future greatly relies on the clinic you are getting the treatment from.

At Jindal IVF, we have truly established ourselves as a trusted fertility/IVF centre in Chandigarh and northern India.

Here’s what makes us a preferred choice for egg freezing in Chandigarh:

• We delivered Chandigarh's first IVF baby in 1996. Our experience is unmatched in the region.
• Founded by Dr. Umesh N. Jindal, a renowned figure in reproductive medicine with over 40 years of experience.
• Our embryology lab is equipped with the latest vitrification technology, ensuring the highest survival rates for frozen oocytes.
• We are known for "Excellence with Ethics." We do not recommend unnecessary procedures and provide a realistic outlook on your success rates based on your specific health profile.
• We understand the emotional weight of this decision. Our team offers counselling and support to make the process as stress-free as possible.

Egg Freezing in Chandigarh at Jindal IVF!

Egg freezing is one way to ensure that when the time feels right, your fertility options are still open. It allows women to make life decisions without compromising future fertility and without unnecessary pressure.

Jindal IVF offers compassionate, science-driven fertility preservation services designed around your long-term well-being.

Schedule a consultation with our experts at Jindal IVF today!