An "Egg Bank" is a facility that stores and preserves human eggs, also known as oocytes, for future use. Women may choose to freeze their eggs for various reasons, such as delaying childbirth for personal or professional reasons, or to increase their chances of conception later in life. The process involves hormone treatments to stimulate egg production, followed by retrieval and cryopreservation. Egg banks often provide services to individuals undergoing fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). They may also offer options for egg donation, where women can donate their eggs to help others conceive. These banks ensure that the eggs are stored safely and can be thawed for use when needed.