Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Freezing 20 or more eggs pushed success rates near 82%, while banking fewer than 10 dropped them below 60%.
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