Tell us: what happened after you froze your eggs?

Oocyte cryopreservation, more commonly known as egg freezing, has been around for decades but the procedure stopped being considered experimental in 2012. Since then, elective egg freezing has boomed. Often represented as an insurance policy against age- or illness-related fertility decline, the process can be costly and complex.While figures vary, research suggests most people who undergo egg freezing never access their eggs and results are mixed for those who do. Long-term storage poses its own costs and questions.We want to hear from people who froze their eggs five, 10 or even 15 years ago about what happened next. Did the “insurance” buy you peace of mind? What happened after you did decide to use your eggs; and, if you decided not to, what decisions did you make about their disposal?Please tell us using the form below. A journalist will contact you before any responses are published.Share your experienceYou can share your response using this form.Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.What is your name?Where do you live?Tell us a bit about yourself (age, background, what you do)How long ago did you freeze your eggs? What informed that decision at the time?Please include as much detail as possible Did you ever attempt to use them? If so, what happened? OptionalPlease include as much detail as possibleIf you haven't used them, where are they now? OptionalIn hindsight, how do you feel about the decision? OptionalPlease include as much detail as possibleEmail address Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.What is your phone number? OptionalYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here