The optimal age to freeze eggs is 19

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Egg freezing can extend a woman's fertility window by over a decade, allowing childbirth into the 50s.
Optimal age for egg freezing is between 19 and 26, contrary to standard advice of mid-30s.
Success metrics in IVF ignore births beyond the first from the same egg retrieval, masking benefits of early freezing.
Polygenic embryo screening benefits decline with age due to fewer viable embryos.
Stem cell-derived eggs are not yet commercially viable and carry mutation risks.
Cost-effective options like CNY Fertility offer egg freezing for $6,000-$7,000 per retrieval.
Luxury option Dr. Aimee provides high-end IVF services at $25k-$40k per round.
Most women need 1-3 egg retrieval rounds for desired family size; 2-5 for polygenic embryo selection.
Insurance in California may cover egg freezing, especially for married women.
Early egg freezing is recommended for maximizing fertility and genetic screening benefits.

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