Question:
My husband and I are planning IVF. However my husband has decided he doesn’t want to go ahead yet, but he would be happy for the eggs to be frozen till he is ready. It’s worth noting I am 40 years old and IVF is our last option. Is it Islamically allowed to have the eggs frozen?
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer
Yes, it is permissible for you to freeze your eggs for future use, however great care and caution must be exercised in storing the eggs to avoid any mix-ups with other eggs. For more details regarding IVF, kindly refer to the following link:
http://daruliftabirmingham.co.uk/is-ivf-haram-in-islam/
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Written by Maulana Mohammad Ahsan Osmani
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham