Dr. Shipra Gupta

Fertility isn't something most people think about until they're ready to start a family — and by then, biology doesn't always cooperate. That's why more people in their late 20s and 30s are choosing to freeze their eggs or sperm today, so they have options later. Whether it's a career milestone, a medical diagnosis, or simply not being ready yet, fertility preservation has become a practical, mainstream part of family planning rather than a last resort. This guide breaks down how egg freezing and sperm freezing actually work, how long each process takes, what they cost, and who tends to benefit most — so you can have an informed conversation with a fertility specialist instead of starting from scratch. Why Fertility Preservation Has Become So Common Egg and sperm quality both decline with age, but the timeline isn't identical for everyone, and it isn't always predictable. Some people find out about a fertility-affecting diagnosis with little warning. Others ...