Could a Low-Cost egg freezing protocol make fertility preservation more accessible?
NCT ID NCT05842070
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study compared a low-cost, low-intensity egg freezing protocol (fewer doctor visits and injections) to the standard high-intensity approach. Researchers looked at how many eggs were retrieved, patient satisfaction, and overall cost. The goal is to see if a simpler, cheaper method can work just as well, potentially making egg freezing more affordable and accessible.
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Locations
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Stanford Fertility and Reproductive Health Services
Sunnyvale, California, 94087, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could make egg freezing more affordable and accessible for people who might otherwise not be able to afford fertility preservation.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The low-intensity protocol may not work as well for everyone, and results may not apply to all fertility clinics.
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