In this episode, Aemilia Varfis shares her experience with egg freezing and the decision-making process behind it. She recounts how she offered her eggs to a friend but ultimately decided to freeze them herself. Emilia discusses the personal journey of going through the egg freezing process, including the injections and the support she received. She emphasizes the relief and peace of mind that came with freezing her eggs and the impact it had on her and others. Emilia concludes by sharing her current plans to try to conceive naturally with her partner.

Takeaways

Egg freezing can provide relief and peace of mind by buying time and removing the pressure of a biological clock.

The decision to freeze eggs is personal and should be based on individual circumstances and desires.

Support from friends, family, and healthcare professionals can make the egg freezing process more manageable.

Egg freezing is becoming more common and accepted, allowing women to take control of their reproductive choices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Offer of Egg Freezing

01:26 Supporting the Journey to Build a Family

05:12 Choosing to Freeze Eggs in Greece

06:38 Keeping the Process Personal

07:34 Embracing the Decision to Freeze Eggs

09:26 Injecting and Feeling Supported

10:49 The Two-Week Process

11:46 Harvesting the Eggs

13:11 Recovery and Relief

15:35 Age and Egg Freezing

19:25 Relief and Impacting Others

20:34 Moving Forward with a Partner

21:31 Conclusion and Invitation to Return