Fertility Preservation: Should You Freeze Eggs or Embryos?

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Are you wondering whether freezing eggs or embryos is the better choice for fertility preservation? How has freezing technology changed and advanced? What are the ethical, financial, and emotional factors behind this important decision?

In this episode of Brave and Curious, host Dr. Lora Shahine takes a deep dive into the complex and personal decision of egg vs. embryo freezing. With a thoughtful look at the evolution of fertility preservation, she compares past practices with today’s cutting-edge technologies, helping listeners understand how far the field has come and what options are now available.

You’ll gain a better understanding of the pros and cons of freezing eggs versus embryos, including important medical, ethical, and legal factors. Dr. Shahine also explores possible future challenges—like legal disputes over embryo use—and breaks down the financial costs and access issues involved.

You may be surprised by some of the tips and will finish the episode better informed about your choices.

In this episode you’ll hear:

[0:16] Eggs vs. Embryos

[1:11] Advancements in freezing technology

[4:33] Egg freezing: pros & cons

[9:08] Embryo freezing: pros & cons

[11:19] Final thoughts

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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