Pause the pill for better eggs? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07225660

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shady Grove Fertility Reproductive Science Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether pausing birth control pills for two months before egg freezing leads to better egg quality and quantity. Researchers will compare women who pause the pill to those who start egg freezing right away. The goal is to see if a short break can improve the number of mature eggs retrieved.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: pause of combined hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a short break from birth control before egg freezing leads to better egg yields, potentially improving fertility preservation outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The intervention is simply a pause in medication, so dramatic improvements are unlikely.

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Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
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New York, New York, 10022, United States

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Shady Grove Fertility Rockville
RECRUITING

Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

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Yale Fertility Center
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Orange, Connecticut, 06477, United States

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