Egg Freezing — Pre-Cycle Checklist
Everything that needs to be in place before Day 2. Check off each item as it's done — order can vary by clinic and circumstance.
Before Day 2
New patient appointment completed
AMH and AFC results in hand. Protocol discussion with the physician done.
Prerequisite testing complete
All required bloodwork and any additional tests ordered by the clinic finished before the cycle starts.
Coordinator meetings done
Protocol reviewed, financial picture understood, cycle fees discussed.
Orientation attended
Injection training videos watched. Consent forms reviewed.
Cycle reservation confirmed
Date confirmed with coordinator. Coordinator confirmation call received ~2 weeks before expected period.
Pharmacy chosen and first-half medications ordered
Pharmacies called, prices compared, discount programs explored. First half of medications ordered and received. Trigger shot held until nurse confirms type.
Calendar cleared for monitoring appointments
7–9am appointments possible for 10–14 consecutive days including weekends. Retrieval day arranged — someone confirmed to take you home.
HSA/FSA, insurance, and benefits confirmed
Coverage understood. Any applicable benefits activated. Financial plan in place before fees are due on Day 2.
From whatnobodytold.me · Not medical advice · This isn't a rigid sequence — some steps happen simultaneously, and the order varies by clinic and circumstance. Full context is on the Before Your Cycle Starts guide.