Egg freezing with endometriosis - looking for experiences
Hi everyone! I’m in my mid-30s and looking for some personal experiences/advice before I speak to my doctor later this year.
About three years ago, I had laparoscopic surgery to remove ovarian cysts, and I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis. I already suspected I had it because of my symptoms. Since the surgery, I’ve been taking a progesterone-only pill, and honestly, I feel much better on it. My symptoms and flow have improved significantly.
I recently ended a five-year relationship, and it has made me start thinking more seriously about my future fertility. I’m considering freezing my eggs, but I’m a little unsure about how the process works when you have endometriosis and are currently on hormonal medication.
For those who have been through this:
Did you stop your progesterone pill before freezing your eggs, and if so, for how long?
Is it generally better to freeze eggs sooner rather than later with endometriosis, or is it reasonable to stay on the pill and only stop when you’re actually ready to try to conceive?
How long did the entire egg-freezing process take for you, from the first appointment to the retrieval?
How many eggs were you able to freeze, and did you need more than one cycle?
Is there anything you wish you had known before starting the process?
I know everyone’s situation is different/unique and I’ll obviously discuss this with a fertility specialist, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through egg freezing, especially with endometriosis.
Thank you! ❤️