Carla Abellana is the latest celebrity to join the growing number of women sharing their fertility preservation journeys, opening up about her personal experience with egg freezing.
In her latest Instagram posts, the actress detailed her experience at Conceive IVF Manila Inc. in Quezon City, where she went through several procedures. These included ultrasounds, receiving medication, and daily injections that went on for about a month.
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Carla Abellana shares her egg freezing journey
In the first video, Carla shared how her journey began, captioning, "My journey towards egg freezing has been a transformative experience—one that required a lot of research, emotional preparation, and support." She went on to emphasize the importance of having the right medical team throughout the process.
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Carla then revealed that she had planned to do it earlier, but life circumstances led her to postpone the procedure for a year and a half. In the video, she wrote, "I had lost count of how many daily injections I had to endure," and added, "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again!"
After a month of daily injections and medications, Carla was finally ready for egg harvesting. She captioned another post, "After over a month of daily injections, countless medications, multiple trips to Conceive IVF Manila, several blood tests, so much weight gain, and a whole lot of waiting, the day for egg harvesting and freezing finally came!"
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Everything went well from there, and Carla revealed that they successfully extracted 2 oocytes, which were immediately frozen for cryopreservation, securing her fertility for the future.
It can be recalled that Carla previously revealed she was diagnosed with perimenopause at 37.
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"It's heartwarming to see couples who yearn to have a baby. Some couples are young, some are a bit older. Different journeys, different backgrounds, but we all share the same dream," wrote Carla.
She also asked her followers to pray as she's prepping for another round of injections and medications. "Hopefully, we'll be able to harvest more and healthier oocytes," she added.
What is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a multi-step process in which a woman's eggs are extracted and preserved for future use. The procedure involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, which are then retrieved and frozen for later fertilization.
Egg Freezing vs. IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
When it comes to fertility preservation, many people may wonder about the differences between egg freezing and IVF. While both methods offer solutions for individuals looking to preserve their reproductive options, they are distinct procedures.
Johns Hopkins Medicine states, egg freezing is "the exact same process as in vitro fertilization." "The only difference is that after egg retrieval, the eggs are stored rather than fertilized."
So, while both egg freezing and IVF involve fertility preservation, egg freezing preserves a woman's unfertilized eggs for future use, whereas IVF involves fertilizing the eggs with sperm and storing the resulting embryos for potential implantation.
Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is a viable option for women who want to preserve their fertility for the future. Whether for career reasons, health conditions like cancer or PCOS, or unexpected circumstances such as early menopause, egg freezing offers a way to take control of reproductive health.
As women age, the quality and quantity of their eggs naturally decline, which can increase the risk of miscarriage, birth complications, or decrease the chances of pregnancy. To counter this, egg freezing has become an appealing option for women looking to extend their fertility window. However, it’s crucial for each woman to consult with a trusted fertility specialist to understand the potential benefits and risks before making the decision to undergo the procedure.
Click here to discover 5 fertility centers in the Philippines that offer egg freezing.
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