Oocyte cryopreservation is a medical procedure that involves freezing a woman's eggs for future use. This technique allows women to preserve their fertility, especially if they are facing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, or if they wish to delay childbearing for personal or professional reasons. The process typically includes hormone stimulation to produce multiple eggs, which are then retrieved and frozen using specialized methods.
The frozen eggs can be stored for several years and later thawed for use in assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Oocyte cryopreservation has become increasingly popular, providing women with more control over their reproductive choices and the opportunity to conceive later in life.