Preserving fertility
Egg Freezing
Egg freezing, oocyte cryopreservation, stimulates the ovaries, retrieves mature eggs, and freezes them by vitrification, a rapid method that prevents the ice crystals that damage cells.
HOUSTON & SUGAR LAND • MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED
- 20+
- Years in reproductive endocrinology
- 6
- Clearly explained stages of care
- 1-on-1
- Treatment planning with Dr. Chauhan
- 2
- Convenient Greater Houston locations
Is this right for you?
Worth considering if
Egg quality and quantity decline with age, and freezing earlier means better odds later.
You want children but not in the next few years
You're facing chemotherapy, radiation, or ovarian surgery
You have a family history of early menopause
You have endometriosis or diminished ovarian reserve
You'd rather decide about parenthood without a deadline
A personal consultation can clarify whether egg freezing fits your goals and what your next step should be.
The process
What to expect
Each stage is planned around your diagnosis, goals, and timeline. You will know why each step matters before moving forward.
- 01
Consultation and assessment
Medical history, blood work, and ultrasound establish ovarian reserve and set realistic expectations for how many eggs to target.
- 02
Ovarian stimulation
Roughly 10–14 days of hormone injections, monitored with regular ultrasounds and blood tests to track follicle growth.
- 03
Egg retrieval
A trigger injection matures the eggs; retrieval follows 36 hours later under sedation using ultrasound-guided aspiration.
- 04
Vitrification
Mature eggs are graded and flash-frozen, dramatically reducing the risk of ice crystal damage.
- 05
Storage
Eggs are stored in liquid nitrogen at −196°C and retain their quality until you are ready.
- 06
Future use
When you're ready, eggs are thawed, fertilized through IVF, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus.
Personalized fertility care
Your treatment, clearly explained
Frozen eggs can be stored indefinitely in liquid nitrogen. It gives women real flexibility to delay pregnancy for personal, professional, or medical reasons without watching the calendar.
- Vitrification protects egg quality during freezing
- Ovarian reserve testing establishes where you stand before you commit
- Roughly two weeks from start of stimulation to retrieval
- Eggs remain viable in storage indefinitely
Experience you can trust
Meet Dr. Chauhan
One physician guiding your care from your first consultation through treatment.
Founder of New Hope Fertility Institute of Texas. Board certified in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He personally directs your plan and remains closely involved throughout your care.
Meet Dr. Chauhan →- 20+
- Years of practice
- Double
- Board certified
- Personal
- Physician directed care
In our patients’ words
“Since the beginning, he has been honest and caring about my husband's and my infertility journey. We went through IVF and obtained three embryos. I have had healthy births from two of them and now we are on round three, and I am pregnant.”
“After another practice in the city where I was more of a number than a patient, Dr. Chauhan's office made me feel heard. He explains everything in detail and I felt comfortable from the start. He really is the best.”
“He was one of the only doctors that didn't shame me for my weight, but instead gave me encouragement. Thanks to the doctor and his wonderful nurses, my husband and I conceived after one IUI cycle.”
Take The First Step
Ask about egg freezing in Houston or Sugar Land. We will explain your options, expected timeline, and costs before you decide.
- Vitrification protects egg quality during freezing
- Ovarian reserve testing establishes where you stand before you commit
- Roughly two weeks from start of stimulation to retrieval
- Eggs remain viable in storage indefinitely
FAQs
Questions, answered
Something else on your mind? Our team is one message away and happy to talk through cost, timing, and expectations before you book.
Late twenties to mid-thirties generally yields the best results, but ovarian reserve testing matters more than age alone.
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