Egg Freezing at Manchester Fertility: Costs, Services and Treatment Steps

How does egg freezing at Manchester Fertility work?

Here’s how your egg-freezing cycle would work at Manchester Fertility:

Step 1: Take an Affordable Fertility Test via Amilis

Amilis offers a fertility test for just £80, where you check your anti-mullerian hormone levels. This is a blood test to check your egg count. With this, you get a personalised report on your AMH levels, and the normal levels by age.

You can book this test at the nearest Randox clinic and at any point of your menstrual cycle as AMH levels don’t really fluctuate throughout the month.

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Step 2: Book a free 1-2-1 Discovery Appointment

When you choose Amilis you also get a free 1-2-1 Discovery Appointment with Manchester Fertility.  

A 1-2-1 discovery appointment can either be by telephone, virtual or face-to-face to discuss egg freezing – from the process to the price and everything in between, the appointment will equip you with all the information you need to see if Manchester Fertility is the clinic for you.

Step 3: Initial Investigations and scans

Once you’re ready to go with Manchester Fertility as your chosen clinic, they will need to assess your fertility status.  They will do this via a fertility assessment which includes the following tests: 

• AMH blood test 
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Antral follicle count
• Height, weight and BMI
• Blood pressure 
• A 50-minute consultation with an expert consultant

This fertility assessment is separate from the egg freezing package, as the assessment costs £390 and gives an overall report of fertility health. 

This is used as background to give you and our team an idea if egg freezing is right for you, before starting your treatment.

Step 4: Consultation

This is a consultation where you meet with a fertility consultant to discuss the results of your fertility assessment and to discuss egg freezing as a treatment option.  

Step 5: Counselling and Consent 

This is the stage where you can attend a counselling session (included in the egg-freezing package) where you will discuss the process and address any emotional concerns or anxieties. It's designed to ensure you're ready for the journey ahead.

In addition to counselling, you’ll complete several critical consent forms. These forms cover decisions about egg collection, freezing, and storage, including how long your eggs will be stored and directives about their use in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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Step 6: Ovarian Stimulation

When you’re ready to start your egg-freezing cycle, tailored doses of fertility drugs are administered to produce mature eggs. This process typically takes 10-14 days.

Step 7: Egg Collection and Freezing

Once ovarian stimulation is complete, a trigger injection is given to mature the eggs. 

Egg collection is a procedure which takes place under sedation to retrieve the eggs. This takes place about 35-38 hours after the 'trigger' injection.

Lastly, mature eggs are frozen in the lab using the vitrification technique, a special fast-freezing method ensuring high survival rates for frozen eggs.

‍📚Also read:What to expect on egg retrieval day

Using Frozen Eggs at Manchester Fertility

Once frozen, eggs are stored in their cryobank until needed for future treatment. 

When you're ready to use your frozen eggs, you can contact the clinic for the next steps such as: 

1. Thawing and preparing the eggs for fertilisation

Your eggs are thawed and prepared for fertilisation by their expert laboratory team. 

2. Insemination using ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

A sample of either partner sperm or donor sperm is prepared. Your eggs are inseminated via Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), which involves injecting a single healthy sperm into each egg.

3. Embryo culture and monitoring

The embryologists then monitor your eggs for signs of fertilisation. This usually occurs 16-18 hours after insemination.

The created embryos are then placed in an incubator where they grow in the lab for the next two to five days. At Manchester Fertility, the embryologists keep you updated on the progress of your embryos and advise when your embryo transfer will take place.

4. Embryo transfer

The best embryo is selected by the embryologists and, under ultrasound guidance, is transferred into your uterus by an expert fertility consultant. Treatment happens at Manchester Fertility’s clinic in the specially designed ward.

If there are any remaining embryos, they can remain frozen and stored for you to use in the future. 

5. Pregnancy test and follow-up care

You can take a home pregnancy test around two weeks after your embryo transfer. During this time, you will be supported by their clinic midwives. If your test is positive, you will be booked in for your pregnancy confirmation scan at 7 weeks of pregnancy.

Currently, eggs can be legally stored for up to 10 years, which can be extended to up to 55 years as long as you update and give consent for storage every 10 years.

Meet the Experts: Doctors at Manchester Fertility

Manchester Fertility boasts a team of warm, welcoming and experienced fertility doctors and consultants who work alongside other clinical professionals such as nurses, embryologists, anaesthetists and counsellors.

Here is a small selection of the trusted doctors at Manchester Fertility:

• Dr Raj Mathur: is our Senior Fertility Consultant. A Consultant Gynaecologist with a long and established career in Reproductive Medicine. Well-published in the field of fertility on reducing the risks associated with treatment, he is the chair of the British Fertility Society (BFS) and an external advisor to the HFEA.‍
• Dr. Peter Kerecsenyi: A fertility consultant who joined the team in 2009, Dr. Kerecsenyi has vast experience in fertility assessments and preservation services. He's dedicated to improving the quality of clinical care and patient experience.‍
• Dr. Anamika Rao: Dr. Anamika Rao is a highly experienced Consultant Gynaecologist and IVF Specialist at Manchester Fertility. She has a strong background in reproductive medicine, offering expertise in IVF, egg donation, and fertility preservation. Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Rao is dedicated to providing individualised care to her patients.
• ‍Dr. Sharon Tay: A passionate fertility doctor, Dr. Tay encourages shared decision-making and informed choices. She strives to help patients understand their fertility situations and make the best decisions for their circumstances.

Why Choose Manchester Fertility for Egg Freezing?

“Manchester Fertility takes pride in ensuring a comfortable, personalised, and effective egg-freezing treatment. From our state-of-the-art laboratory to our expert embryologists, every aspect of the process is designed to provide the best possible outcome for patients.” says Kelly Young – New Patient Manager

Here is what makes them stand out as a top fertility clinic in the UK:

1. Patient-Focused Approach

‍With decades of experience, Manchester Fertility prioritises patient care and understanding. This translates to you receiving the utmost care and support from the moment you walk in the door until Your egg freezing cycle is complete.

2. On-Site Freezing and Storage Technology

‍Their purpose-built clinic uses the most advanced technologies and equipment to freeze, store, and safeguard your eggs. This gives maximum control over the egg freezing process, ensuring the highest standards of care and security for your frozen eggs.

3. VIOLET™ AI Technology

‍AI is part of Manchester Fertility’s innovative technology and is part of its egg-freezing packages.

This innovative artificial intelligence tool provides personalised egg quality insights. VIOLET™ uses deep learning to recognise patterns across images invisible to the human eye, offering a quality score for each egg and predicting the number of embryos needed to achieve a live birth.  It also helps embryologists record images and videos while providing patients with a personalised prediction of their overall chance of a successful live birth. 

4. Affordable Pricing

‍Manchester Fertility offers transparent, reasonable pricing for high-quality treatment. With their commitment to sharing all costs involved in egg freezing treatment before patients begin treatment, they help you plan your fertility journey with confidence.

5. Accessibility

‍The clinic welcomes patients from across the UK and even abroad, with excellent transport links and nearby accommodations. 

They coordinate treatment to minimise travel and offer consultations via their patient app, making the process as convenient as possible for patients who may need to travel for appointments.

‍6. First Year's Storage Fee Included

‍The first year of egg storage is included in the treatment cycle cost. This could significantly help you save on your egg-freezing cycle costs.

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What services does Manchester Fertility offer?

Manchester Fertility offers a wide range of fertility services, including:

• Egg Freezing
• IVF and ICSI
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
• Treatment with Donor Eggs and Sperm
• Frozen Embryo Transfer
• Induction of Ovulation
• Modified Natural Cycle IVF
• Surrogacy
• Fertility Assessments and Checks
• Sperm Freezing

You can access the treatments available at Manchester on their website.

Support Services for Patients

Manchester Fertility provides support throughout the egg-freezing process. Its dedicated team goes above and beyond to provide high-quality care at every stage of your fertility journey. This includes:

New Patient Team: Helps patients understand what's involved in the egg-freezing process from the initial enquiry.

In-Patient Team: Takes over care once treatment begins, answering questions about your specific fertility preservation journey.

Fertility Counsellors: Provide emotional support throughout the process, available online via the patient app or in person at the clinic. This service is essential in helping patients navigate the emotional aspects of fertility preservation.

‍Expert Doctors: The clinic's team of experienced doctors, many of whom also practise within the NHS, provide specialised expertise to support you in your fertility journey.

Book a free 1-2-1 Discovery Appointment at Manchester Fertility

Manchester Fertility’s transparent pricing, accessible location, and commitment to patient care make it a top choice for egg freezing in the UK. 

When you choose Amilis, you also get to save on your egg freezing costs with affordable fertility tests and a free 1-2-1 Discovery Appointment at Manchester Fertility.

And if you still have questions about the process, our expert team is a call away to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help you choose the right clinic!

We’re building the future of transparent and affordable fertility care in the UK, for women like us, one step at a time 🙌🏼