Egg freezing in single girls

Removing the mature egg is done through laparoscopy and making a small incision on the abdomen. In this surgery, after anesthesia, through an incision on the abdomen in the area of ​​the ovaries, the eggs are collected with a special needle and sent to the laboratory for freezing.

Is it necessary to go through legal procedures in the process of egg freezing in single girls?

Yes, in our country, due to the importance of virginity in girls, at the beginning, it is necessary for girls to go to a forensic doctor to confirm their virginity and present a health certificate to a specialist doctor and the related infertility clinic. It is also necessary to have the father’s consent in this process.

Does egg freezing in single girls affect the hymen?

Remember, egg freezing in single girls has nothing to do with the hymen; Because during this process, the specialist does not approach the vagina or the uterus of the girl in any way. In other words, the process of releasing the produced eggs does not harm the hymen.

In order to remove the produced eggs, the doctor makes 2 small incisions on the girls’ abdomen (laparoscopy). Therefore, virgin girls can start freezing their eggs with ease.

In some rules and notes, it is mentioned that virgin girls need their father’s permission to freeze their eggs. Girls should not sell their frozen eggs to others or trade with egg pullers.

In some cases (usually girls over 35 years old) they plan to freeze their eggs without the knowledge of their family. Therefore, they can do this according to their personal desire.

According to current laws, most centers require the permission of the father of a virgin girl who is not yet married.

operation of egg freezing in single girls by laparoscopic method

One of the surgical methods is to collect eggs from the ovaries, which is usually done under certain conditions. This method is often used for women who need ovulation but cannot use the usual methods of egg retrieval (which is done through vaginal ultrasound) due to anatomical or medical problems.

Stages of egg freezing in single girls by laparoscopic method:

Patient preparation:

Before the operation, the patient must undergo general anesthesia so that he does not feel pain or discomfort during the operation.

Making small cuts:

The surgeon makes several small incisions (usually one to three incisions) in the abdomen. These incisions are very small and are used to insert laparoscopic instruments.

Inserting the laparoscope:

A laparoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a small camera at the end) is inserted into the abdomen through one of the incisions. The camera allows the surgeon to see the ovaries.

Harvesting eggs:

A thin needle is inserted into the ovary through one of the incisions under the guidance of the laparoscope. This needle is inserted into the small sacs (follicles) in the ovary and the eggs are removed along with the follicular fluid.

Egg release:

Eggs collected from the ovaries are transferred to a laboratory to be prepared for in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Closure of incisions:

After the procedure, the small incisions are closed with stitches and the patient comes out of anesthesia.

Advantages of egg freezing in single girls by laparoscopic method:

• Direct observation of the ovaries: due to the use of the laparoscope camera, the surgeon can observe the ovaries carefully and collect the eggs more accurately.
  Avoiding anatomical problems: In some cases, such as the presence of abdominal adhesions or other problems, the laparoscopic method can avoid the risks or problems that exist in conventional methods.
• Possible side effects:
• Risk of infection: Any surgery carries a risk of infection, although this risk can be minimized with proper care.
  Pain and discomfort: After the operation, the patient may experience pain or discomfort in the abdomen or shoulders (due to the CO2 gas that enters the abdomen during the procedure).
  Bleeding or damage to internal organs: In rare cases, damage to nearby organs such as the intestines or bladder may occur.

Post-operative care:

• After laparoscopy, the patient usually needs to rest for a few days. There may be mild to moderate pain in the abdominal area, which is controlled by taking painkillers.
• Small incisions require medical care to prevent infection.
• Vigorous physical activities should be limited for a few days to a week.