When should I freeze eggs with endometriosis?

If you have endometriosis, the “right” time to freeze eggs is often earlier than you’d like—especially if your symptoms are progressing, you may need ovarian surgery for an endometrioma, or your ovarian reserve testing suggests time sensitivity. The decision is less about having a single diagnosis and more about your age, your current fertility goals, and whether your ovaries are likely to be affected by cysts, inflammation, or prior procedures. In other words, we look at your personal trajectory, not a generic timeline.

In our practice, we help patients make this call by doing a comprehensive, whole-body evaluation and carefully reviewing prior imaging, operative reports, and fertility-related labs and ultrasound findings. We also focus on identifying “endometriosis-plus” factors—like PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, tubal issues, male factor, or uterine conditions such as adenomyosis—because those coexisting issues can change how urgent egg freezing feels and what strategy is most protective. If you’re weighing egg freezing vs. surgery (or trying to figure out which should come first), reach out to our team—this is exactly the kind of individualized planning we do every day.