WorkParty A Practical Guide to Fertility, Egg Freezing, and Your Future Timeline
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Jan 14, 2026 Dr. Catha Fischer, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director at Spring Fertility, offers clear, compassionate guidance. She explains fertility versus ovarian reserve. She discusses when to consider egg or embryo freezing and what age means. She walks through fertility assessment, the day-to-day of egg freezing, costs, and storage strategy.
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Freeze Eggs Early To Preserve Quality
- Do consider freezing eggs as early as reasonably possible because egg quality declines with age.
- The ideal window is late 20s; younger eggs mean higher quality and fewer cycles needed to reach goals.
Get A Fertility Assessment To Build A Strategy
- Get a fertility assessment early to understand cycle patterns, follicle counts, and plan timing.
- Spring Fertility uses ultrasound and discussions about desired timeline and family size to create a personalized strategy.
What To Expect During An Egg Freezing Cycle
- Do expect a 10–12 day stimulation cycle with daily injections and 4–5 monitoring visits before a 10–15 minute transvaginal retrieval.
- Symptoms include fatigue and bloating from growing multiple follicles, then recovery after retrieval.