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Fertility preservation - egg freezing: patient information

Scottish Government and NHS Scotland general patient information for those patients considering fertility preservation by egg freezing.


What is fertility preservation?

Fertility preservation involves collecting and freezing your eggs (egg freezing), so that you have the option to try for children in the future, using those eggs.

If you decide to proceed with a consultation for fertility preservation, you will be referred to the Fertility Centre closest to you, but this may not be your local hospital. Your clinical team and fertility specialists will work together to carefully plan and coordinate your fertility preservation alongside your treatment, ensuring everything is managed smoothly and efficiently.

Contact

Email: anthea.taylor@gov.scot

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