Trans and non binary fertility preservation: egg freeze information
Scottish Government and NHS Scotland trans and non-binary patient information for those patients considering fertility preservation by egg freezing.
What is fertility preservation?
Fertility preservation allows you to store your eggs so that you have the option to try for children in the future. Certain medical treatments, including gender-related hormone therapy and surgeries, can cause temporary or permanent infertility. Your healthcare team may recommend meeting with a fertility specialist to discuss your options and answer your questions.
If you choose to proceed, you’ll be referred to a Fertility Centre closest to you, but this may not be your local hospital. Your gender service and fertility specialists will work together to coordinate your fertility preservation alongside your treatment, ensuring a well-managed and supportive process.
Contact
Email: anthea.taylor@gov.scot